Crazy World

by Henry Mancini
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Crazy World" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Crazy World" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Crazy World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Crazy World"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Crazy World" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Crazy World"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Crazy World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.