Crazy World

by Henry Mancini
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

Cra zy world,

full of cra zy (F7)con tra dic tions like a (Bb)child,

first you (Bbm6)drive me wild

and then you (F)win

my (Bdim)heart

with your (C7)wick ed art;

one min ute (Gm7)ten der,

(Am7)gen tle,

(D)then (G7)tem p’ra men tal as a (Dm7)sum

mer (G)storm.

(G7)Just when I be lieve your (Gm7)heart’s

(C7)get ting (Fmaj7)warm er,

you’re (Bb)cold

and you’re (Fmaj7)cruel

and (Bb)I,

like a (F)fool, try to (Bbmaj7)cope,

try to (Am7)hang

on to (Dm7)hope.

Cra zy world,

ev ’ry day the (F7)same old roll er coast er (Bb)ride;

but I’ve (Fmaj7)got my pride,

I won’t give (Fmaj7)in,

(Fmaj7)e ven though

I know I’ll (Fmaj7)nev

er (Gm6)win.

Oh, (Bb7)how I (Am7)love

(Ab7)this

(Gm7)cra

zy world.

Crazy World — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Crazy World" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Crazy World”

Why does "Crazy World" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Crazy World".
What key is "Crazy World" by Henry Mancini played in?
Crazy World is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Crazy World"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Crazy World" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Crazy World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Crazy World"?
"Crazy World" was originally performed by Henry Mancini. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Henry Mancini can I play here?
Try "HOW SOON", "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Crazy World"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Crazy World".
Can I see all the notes in "Crazy World"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 92 BPM.