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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Mad Man Moon" by Genesis as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 85 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Mad Man Moon" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Mad Man Moon" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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