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All a round me are fa (Ab)mil liar fa ces, (Eb)worn out pla ces, (Bb)worn out fa ces.
Bright and ear ly for their (Ab)dai ly ra ces, (Eb)go ing no where, (Bb)go ing no where.
Their tears are fill ing (Ab)up their glass es, (Eb)no ex pres sion, (Bb)no ex pres sion.
Hide my head, I wan na (Ab)drown my sor row, (Eb)no to mor row, (Bb)no to mor row.
And I find it kin da (Bb)fun ny, I it kin da (Fm)sad that dreams in which I’m (Bb)dy ing are the best I’ve ev er (Fm)had.
I find it hard to (Bb)tell you, I it hard to (Fm)take when peo ple run in (Bb)cir cles it’s a ve ry, ve ry
mad world.
Mad world.
Child ren wait ing for the (Ab)day they feel good, (Eb)hap py birth day, (Bb)hap py birth day.
And I feel the way that (Ab)ev ’ry child should (Eb)sit and lis ten, (Bb)sit and lis ten.
Went to school and I was (Ab)ve ry ner vous,
one knew me,
one knew me.
Hel lo teach er, tell me (Ab)what’s les son, (Eb)look right through me, (Bb)look right through me.
And I find it kin da (Bb)fun ny, I it kin da (Fm)sad that dreams in which I’m (Bb)dy ing are the best I’ve ev er (Fm)had.
I find it hard to (Bb)tell you, I it hard to (Fm)take when peo ple run in (Bb)cir cles it’s a ve ry, ve ry
mad world.
Mad world.
En larg en your world.
Mad world.
Mad World — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mad World" by Gary Jules: 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 Ab, 88 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 World”
- Can I sing "Mad World" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Mad World" 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 Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Mad World" by Gary Jules in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 88 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 World" 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 World"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Mad World", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Mad World" 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 World"?
- 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 World"?
- "Mad World" was originally performed by Gary Jules. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Gary Jules are available?
- Other accompaniments by Gary Jules: "Mad World". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mad World" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mad World" by Gary Jules. 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 World" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 World" 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.