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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Crazy World" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 92 BPM.

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

About “Crazy World”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Crazy World"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Crazy World". Key of F, 92 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.