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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mad Man Moon" by Genesis: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "Mad Man Moon" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Mad Man Moon" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mad Man Moon" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mad Man Moon" by Genesis. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Mad Man Moon" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Mad Man Moon" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.