Mad

by Ne-Yo
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Lyrics

Whoa.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Mmm.

She’s star ing at me, I’m sit ting won d’ring what she’s (Dm7)think ing.

Mmm.

No bod y’s talk ing, ’cause talk ing just turns in to (Dm7)scream ing, oh.

And now it’s (Am)I’m yell ing o ver her, (G)she yell ing o ver me.

(F)All that that means is nei ther (G)of us is lis ten ing.

And (Am)what’s e ven worse, that we don’t e ven re mem ber why we’re (Dm7)fight ing.

So (F)both of us are (G)mad for (F)noth ing, (Fight ing for.) noth ing, (Cry ing for.) (G)noth ing.

(Whoa.) But we won’t let it go for (F)noth ing, (No, not for.) noth ing, this should be (Dm7)noth ing to a (G)love like what we got.

Oh, ba by, (C)I know some times it’s gon na rain.

But, (F)ba by, can we make up (C)now, ’cause I can’t sleep through the pain.

Girl, I don’t want to go to (C)bed mad at you, and I don’t want you to go to (Am7)bed mad at me.

No, I don’t want to go to (C)bed mad at you, and I don’t want you to go to (Am7)bed mad at me, oh, no, no, no.

And it gets me up set, girl, when you’re con stant ly ac (F)cus ing, (Ask oh.

ques tions like you al read Hey.

know.) We’re fight ing this war, ba by, when both of us are (F)los ing.

(This ain’t Oh.

way that love is sup posed to go.)

What hap pened to work ing it out?

We (G)fall in to this place where (Am)you ain’t back ing down and (G)I ain’t back ing down.

So (Dm7)what the hell do we do now?

It’s (G)all for (Am7)bed mad at me, oh, no, no, no.

Oh, ba by, this love ain’t gon’ be per fect,

oh, no, no.

And just how good it’s gon na be.

(Dm7)We can fuss and (C)we can fight, (F)long as ev ’ry thing’s al right be tween us

be fore we go to (Gsus)sleep.

Ba by, we’re gon na (C)be

hap

py.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Ba by, (C)I know some times it’s gon na rain.

But, (F)ba by, can we make up (C)now, ’cause I can’t sleep through the pain.

Girl, I don’t want to go to (C)bed mad at you, and I don’t want you to go to (Am7)bed mad at me.

No, I don’t want to go to (C)bed mad at you, and I don’t want you to go to (Am7)bed mad at me, oh, no, no, no.

Mad — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Mad" by Ne-Yo: 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 C, 66 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with minor seventh voicings — your left hand will move between Am7, Dm7, and their root triads, so pay close attention to which version the chart calls for at any given moment, because swapping one for the other changes the whole color.

At 66 BPM you have plenty of time between chords, but that slow tempo is deceptive: the real challenge is making your transitions smooth rather than lurching, especially moving from Gsus4 to G and then into Am.

Practice that three-chord passage in a loop until the sus4 resolution feels automatic.

I'd suggest hands separate first for the verse, then combine once your left hand can shift without looking down.

Watch the D7 — it's the spiciest chord here and tends to catch people off guard rhythmically.

Once this clicks, you'll have a solid foundation for playing expressive, dramatic R&B progressions by feel.

About “Mad”

What key is "Mad" by Ne-Yo played in?
Mad is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mad"?
The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mad" 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 "Mad"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mad"?
"Mad" was originally performed by Ne-Yo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mad"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, D7, Dm, Dm7, F, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Ne-Yo can I play here?
Try "LET ME LOVE YOU", "TIME", "NEVER KNEW I NEEDED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Mad" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mad" by Ne-Yo. 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" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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" 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.