Mad Man Moon

by Genesis
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Lyrics

Was it sum mer when the (D)riv er ran dry,

or was it (F#m7)just an oth er dam?

When the (Em)e vil of the (D)snow flake in June could (G)still be a (Bm)source of re lief.

(Em9)“Oh, how I (Em)love you,” I once (Em7)cried long a go,

but (Em9)I was the (Em)one who de (Em7)cid ed to (A)go,

to search be yond the fi nal (Fdim7)crest, though I’d heard it said just (Em7)birds

could (Bm)dwell

so (C)high.

So I pre tend ed to have (D)wings for my arms,

and (F#m7)took off in the air.

flew to (Em)plac es which (D)clouds nev er see, too (G)close to the (Bm)des erts of sand,

where (Em9)thou sand mi (Em)rag es, the (Em7)shep herds of lies

(Em9)forced me to (Em)land and (Em7)take a dis (A)guise.

(Am9)Wel come a se’s kick to send me (Fdim7)back

if I could find a (Em7)horse

not (Bm)made

of (C)sand.

If this des ert’s all there’ll (F#m)ev er be,

then tell me what be comes of me.

A fall of (Gm7)rain?

That (Fdim7)must have been an oth er of your dreams,

a (Am)dream (F)of (E7sus4)Mad

(Bm7)Man

(C#m)Moon.

(Gb)Hey man, I’m the (Cb)sand (Gb)man, and (Db)boy, have I (Gb)news for you.

They’re (Gb)gon na (Db)throw you in (Gbm)gaol, and you (Db)know they can’t (Cb)fail, ’cause (Db)sand is (Gbm)thick er than blood.

But a (E)pris on in (A)sand is a (E)ha ven in (Emaj7)hell, (A)for a (E)gaol can (A)give you a goal, and a (A)goal (B)can (Db)find (Eb)you a (F)role on a (Bb)mud dy (C)pitch in (F)New cas (Bb)tle (C)where it (F)rains so (Bb)much you (C)can’t (F)wait for a (Bb)touch (C)of (D)sun (E)and (Ebm7)sand,

sun and (Eb7sus4)sand.

With in the val ley of

Mad Man Moon — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Mad Man Moon" by Genesis. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 85 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Mad Man Moon

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Mad Man Moon" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Mad Man Moon".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Mad Man Moon" by Genesis in?
The backing track is in G at 85 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Mad Man Moon" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Mad Man Moon"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Mad Man Moon", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Mad Man Moon" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Mad Man Moon"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Mad Man Moon"?
"Mad Man Moon" was originally performed by Genesis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Genesis are available?
Other accompaniments by Genesis: "Entangled", "Follow You, Follow Me", "One For The Vine". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Mad Man Moon" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Mad Man Moon" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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