Carpenters - Top Of The World Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram
[Opening]
[D] [G] [D] [A] [D] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [A]
[D]Such a feeling’s [A]coming [G]over [D]me,
There is [F#m]wonder in most [Em]every[A]thing I [D]see.
Not a [G]cloud in the [A]sky, got the [F#m]sun in my [B]eyes,
And I [Em]won’t be surprised if it’s a [A]dream.
[verse 2]
[D]Everything I [A]want the [G]world to [D]be,
Is now [F#m]coming true [Em]especial[A]ly for [D]me,
And the [G]reason is [A]clear, it’s [F#m]because you are [B]here.
You’re the [Em]nearest thing to heaven that I’ve [A]seen.
[chorus]
I’m on [D]top of the world looking [G]down on creation.
And the [D]only expla[Em]nation [A]I can [D]find.
Is the [G]love that I’ve [A]found, ever [D]since you’ve been a[G]round.
Your love’s [D]put me at the [Em]top [A]of the [D]world.
[verse 3]
[D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [A]
[D]Something in the [A]wind has [G]learned my [D]name,
And it’s [F#m]telling me that [Em]things are [A]not the [D]same.
In the [G]leaves on the [A]trees and the [F#m]touch of the [B]breeze,
There’s a [Em]pleasing sense of happiness for [A]me.
[Closing]
[D]There is only [A]one wish [G]on my [D]mind,
When this [F#m]day is through I [Em]hope that [A]I will [D]find.
That to [G]morrow will [A]be just the [F#m]same for you and [B]me,
All I [Em]need will be mine if you are [A]here.
[chorus]
I’m on [D]top of the world looking [G]down on creation.
And the [D]only expla[Em]nation [A]I can [D]find.
Is the [G]love that I’ve [A]found, ever [D]since you’ve been a[G]round.
Your love’s [D]put me at the [Em]top [A]of the [D]world.
[chorus]
I’m on [D]top of the world looking [G]down on creation.
And the [D]only expla[Em]nation [A]I can [D]find.
Is the [G]love that I’ve [A]found, ever [D]since you’ve been a[G]round.
Your love’s [D]put me at the [Em]top [A]of the [D]world.
[outro]
[D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [A]
How to play Top Of The World on Guitar (Step-by-step)
The Carpenters - Top Of The World on guitar requires 6 chords and 10 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Top Of The World uses these transitions most often: D → G (23), A → D (20), and G → D (20). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - G chord transition.
1. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. D → A chord transition
To move from D to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
3. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. D → F#m chord transition
To move from D to F#m;
- While playing D, lift your middle finger from E string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 4.
- Place pinky on D string fret 4.
5. F#m → Em chord transition
To move from F#m to Em;
- While playing F#m, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
6. Em → A chord transition
To move from Em to A;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
- Place index finger on D string fret 2.
7. A → F#m chord transition
To move from A to F#m;
- While playing A, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to A string fret 4.
- Place pinky on D string fret 4.
8. F#m → B chord transition
To move from F#m to B;
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 4 and place it on G string fret 4.
- Slide your pinky from D string fret 4 to B string fret 4.
- Place middle finger on D string fret 4.
9. B → Em chord transition
To move from B to Em;
- While playing B, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to D string fret 2.
10. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
Top Of The World chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Top Of The World.
- Top Of The World includes 122 chord transitions, 10 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Top Of The World contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Top Of The World connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → A: 17%
After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).- A → D: 29%
- A → G: 13%