The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen

· by Leon Russell

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(Em7)Kids

and (Am)planes

and (G)run way strikes,

flash y pimps and fam ’ly fights,

spot ted dogs

and blood shot eyes,

our space cap tain (F)laughs and tries

to un der stand

the scheme of things.

And just in time the scene has changed.

The bus is here;

bring the beer.

Sher man’s (A)read ing

Shake

speare.

Mov ie mak ers,

boob y shak ers,

and sex y air plane tick et tak ers,

un ion (Em7)mem bers,

Le o Fen der’s pride and joy,

e lec tric (F)toy.

Teach ers and learn ers

and in cense burn ers,

re li gious lead ers

and chron ic (Fmaj7)bleed ers,

thieves and (Em7)pi (F)rates

on a ride;

it’s a hip pie (F)com mune, bo na (C)fide.

My life and (Am)time,

the war death (F)deal ers,

rock pop (Am)cor res pon

dence feel ers.

But O kies and Lim eys,

cur tain climb ers,

Stones and fu ture Dom i noes,

I know which way the wind blows,

sto len co la no one knows,

but it’s still a (Bb9)shad y crew.

’Cause I love (F#)her

and she

loves you.

Just my (F#)self and for ty friends

in the name of Cock er (A7)Pow er

out here on

the (C)road (Gm)a (A)gain

(Dm7)with mad dogs and (G7)Eng lish (C)men.

The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen by Leon Russell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen” by Leon Russell in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 60 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen" use?: Just 25 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Am9, Bb, Bb9, Bbsus2, Bm7, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Leon Russell songs work for kids?: Try "LADY BLUE", "Hummingbird", "Tight Rope". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.