Play the first three strings at the top for the verses.
I play D with an F# at the top to get that G > F# sound clearly in the chord switch.
Intro:
G D, D Em
G D D Em
Welcome to your life
G D D Em
There's no turning back
G D D Em
Even while we sleep
We will find you
G D Em
Acting on your best behaviour
G D Em
Turn your back on Mother Nature
Em B Em B Em
Everybody wants to rule the world
G D D Em
It's my own desire
G D D Em
It's my own remorse
G D D Em
Help me to decide
G D
Help me make the most of freedom
G D
And of pleasure
G Em
Nothing ever lasts forever
(no playing)
Everybody wants to rule the world
G D
There's a room where the light won't find you
G D
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
G D
When they do, I'll be right behind you
G D
So glad we've almost made it
G D
So sad we had to fade it
Em B Em B
Everybody wants to rule the world
Everybody wants to rule the world
Everybody wants to rule the world