How's the World Treating You

Louvin Brothers

Written by Boudleaux Bryant and Chet Atkins

Key of C · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

C
I've had nothing but sorrow
                       G7
Since you said we were through

Verse 2

There's no hope for tomorrow
                         C
How's the world treating you

Verse 3

Every sweet thing that mattered
         C7        F
Has been broken in two
                        C
All my dreams have been shattered
G7                       C
How's the world treating you

Verse 4

Got no plans for next Sunday
                 G7
Got no plans for today

Verse 5

Everyday is blue Monday
                 C
Every day you're away

Verse 6

Though our pathways have parted
        C7         F
To your memory I'm true
                       C
Guess I'll stay broken hearted
G7                       C
How's the world treating you

Verse 7

Do you wonder about me
                    G7
Like I'm hoping you do

Verse 8

Are you lonesome without me
                       C
Have you found someone new

Verse 9

Are you burning and yearning
       C7       F
Do you ever get blue
                   C
Do you think of my returning
G7                       C
How's the world treating you