The Mad Hatter

by Frank Wildhorn

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Well, hel (Em)lo there, it’s me with how it’s gon na be.

Set (C)tle down

and lis ten up good.

The old (Em)Hat ter is gone but the hat must go on, worn (C)by me.

Is that un der stood?

So shut (Am7)up and toe the line

while I re de fine how this (Em)all will be (C7)mine.

I have a (Am7)dream

that’s got a full head of (B7sus4)steam.

What is (Em)true, what is not, can both change in a shot, and, peo ple, (C)me,

I could n’t care less

’cause in (Em)two sec onds flat, liv in’ un der my hat is the (C)strat e gy for suc cess.

(B)I will (Am7)look the oth er way

when you wan na play

some thing (Em)more than cro (C7)quet.

You catch my (Am7)drift?

My lit tle per son al (B7sus4)gift.

(B7)I’m the (Em)Mad

Hat ter.

Come and fol low me; this is it.

The (Em)Mad

Hat ter.

All you got ta do is sub (B)mit.

And if you (Am)don’t, my friend, well then, (B)in the end, there’ll be (Em)noth ing left to de (C7)fend.

Know what I mean?

When you are fac in’ the (Em(maj9))queen.

Up per (Em)cased, dou ble spaced, ev ’ry one gets a taste and a (C)brand new leath er hat (Give band.

me the hat!) But to (Em)par tic i pate, let me re it er ate, you must (C)first

put me in com (B7)mand.

I’m the (Am7)won der, un der stand.

Un der Won der land, put the (Em)reigns in my hands.

I’ll do the (Am7)rest

as soon as you’ve ac qui (Bsus4)esced.

I’m the Mad (Mad Hat ter,

Mad Hat ter, Hat ter.)

of fer in’ a lit tle bit more.

(So cra zy.

The Mad Mad Hat ter,

Mad Hat ter, Hat ter.)

giv in’ you what you’re look in’ (B)for.

I am your (Am)best worst case for the (B)choice you face.

I’m the (Em)fast est (Em)rat in the race.

It’s me or the (Am)queen

and her se rene guil lo (Em(maj9))tine.

(F9)There

is

(E9)noth

ing

(Eb9)I

won’t

(D9)do.

(Db9)There

is

(C9)noth

ing

(B9)too

ta

boo.

I will (Am7)lie.

(She lies.

I will (B7)cheat.

She cheats.) I will (Em)track you down and then (C7)hit de lete

tout’ (Am)suite.

So, sweet ie,

let (B)me re peat:

I’m

the

Mad (Mad Hat ter,

Mad Hat ter, Hat ter.)

pledge al le giance while you still can.

(Uh, uh, uh.

The Mad Mad Hat ter,

Mad Hat ter, Hat ter.)

more than just a hat with a (C)plan.

I am where (Bbm)you be long, the right (C)kind of wrong, and I’ll (Fm)still be (Fm)go in’ real (Db7)strong.

The bot tom (Bbm)line

is ev ’ry thing will be (Fm)fine

(Db7)as all the (C7)plan ets a (Fm)lign.

It’s gon na (C7sus4)be so di (Fm)vine

when all of (C)this will be (Fm(maj9))mine.

The Mad Hatter by Frank Wildhorn — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Mad Hatter by Frank Wildhorn 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 E at 70 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 Mad Hatter" 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 Mad Hatter"?
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 Mad Hatter" use?
Just 21 chords: Am, Am7, B, B7, B9, Bbm, Bsus4, C, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Frank Wildhorn songs work for kids?
Try "Once More I Can See", "One Knight", "Finding Wonderland". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.