All a round me are fa (D)mil iar fa ces, (A)worn out pla ces, (E)worn out fa ces.
Bright and ear ly for the (D)dail y ra ces, (A)go ing no where, (E)go ing no where.
And the tears are fill ing (D)up their glass es, (A)no ex pres sion, (E)no ex pres sion.
Hide my head, I want to (D)drown my sor row.
(A)No to mor row, (E)no to mor row.
And I find it kind of (E)fun ny, I find it kind of (Bm)sad.
The dreams in which I’m (E)dy ing are the best I’ve ev er (Bm)had.
I find it hard to (E)tell you ’cause I find it hard to (Bm)take, when peo ple run in (E)cir cles it’s a ve ry, ve ry
mad world.
Mad world.
Chil dren wait ing for the (D)day they feel good.
(A)Hap py birth day, (E)hap py birth day.
Made to feel the way that (D)ev ’ry child should.
(A)Sit and lis ten, (E)sit and lis ten.
Went to school and I was (D)ve ry ner vous.
(A)No one knew me, (E)no one knew me.
Hel lo teach er, tell me (D)what’s my les son, (A)look right through me, (E)look right through me.
And I find it kind of (E)fun ny, I find it kind of (Bm)sad.
The dreams in which I’m (E)dy ing are the best I’ve ev er (Bm)had.
I find it hard to (E)tell you ’cause I find it hard to (Bm)take, when peo ple run in (E)cir cles it’s a ve ry, ve ry
mad world.
Mad world.
Mad world.
Mad world.
Mad World — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Mad World" by Alex Parks. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 86 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Mad World”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Mad World" by Alex Parks in?
- The backing track is in D at 86 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 Alex Parks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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