Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World CAPO on 5th Fret 1st Verse (C) (Em) (Am) (Em) I see trees of green, red roses too (Dm) (C) (E7) (Am) I see them bloom, for me and you (F) (Dm) (G) (C) (G) And I think to myself, What a wonderful world 2nd Verse (C) (Em) (Am) (Em) I see skies of blue and clouds of white (Dm) (C) (E7) (Am) The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night (F) (Dm) (G) (C) And I think to myself, what a wonderful world Bridge (G) (C) The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky (G) (C) Are also on the faces of people going by (Am) (Em) (Am) (Em) I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do (Am) (Em) (Dm) (C) (G) They’re really saying I love you 3rd Verse (C) (Em) (Am) (Em) I hear babies crying, I watch them grow (Dm) (C) (E7) (Am) They'll learn much more than I'll ever know (F) (G) (C) And I think to myself what a wonderful world Last Verse (F) (Dm) (G) (C) Yes I think to myself, what a wonderful world ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chords C Em Am E|--0-----0-----0-- B|--1-----0-----1-- G|--0-----0-----2-- D|--2-----2-----2-- A|--3-----2-----0-- E|--------0-------- Dm E7 G E|--1-----0-----3-- B|--3-----3-----3-- G|--2-----1-----0-- D|--0-----2-----0-- A|--------2-----2-- E|--------0-----3--
About What a Wonderful World : Louis Armstrong's recording was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 . The song was written by Bob Thiele (as "George Douglas") and George David Weiss . The song was written by producer Bob Thiele (as "George Douglas George Weiss was inspired by Armstrong's ability to bring people of different races together . The song was first offered to Tony Bennett, who turned it down . It was released in 1967. It was released as part of album What a Wonderful World. The genre is traditional pop jazz. The track was release in 1967. What a Wonderful World has a significant contribution from artist(s) Bob Thiele,George David Weiss,Louis Armstrong,Memory Lane Music Group.
About Louis Armstrong - Louis Daniel Armstrong was among the most influential figures in jazz . His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s . In 2017, he was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame . Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans . Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance . He followed his mentor, Joe "King" Oliver to Chicago to play in the Creole Jazz Band . Armstrong is renowned for his charismatic stage presence and his trumpet playing . He was also skilled at scat singing . Armstrong was also an influential singer and skillful improviser . Louis Armstrong's most popular songs include - Satchmo,Satch,Pops. Louis Armstrong's music is influenced by genre(s) - dixieland jazz swing traditional pop.