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All a round me are fa (Ab)mi liar fac es, (Eb)worn out plac es, (Bb)worn out fac es.
Bright and ear ly for their (Ab)dai ly rac es, (Eb)go ing no where, (Bb)go ing no where.
Went Their tears are fill ing (Ab)up their glass es, (Eb)no ex pres sion, (Bb)no ex pres sion.
Hide my head, I wan na (Ab)drown my sor row, (Eb)no to mor row, (Bb)no to mor row.
And I find it kin da (Bb)fun ny, I find it kin da (Fm)sad that dreams in which I’m (Bb)dy ing are the best I’ve ev er (Fm)had.
I find it hard to (Bb)tell you, I find it hard to (Fm)take when peo ple run in (Bb)cir cles it’s a ver y, ver y
mad world.
Mad world.
Chil dren wait ing for the (Ab)day they feel good, (Eb)hap py birth day, (Bb)hap py birth day.
And I feel the way that (Ab)ev ’ry child should (Eb)sit and lis ten, (Bb)sit and lis ten.
Went to school and I was (Ab)ver y ner vous, (Eb)no one knew me, (Bb)no one knew me.
Hel lo teach er, tell me (Ab)what’s my les son, (Eb)look right through me, (Bb)look right through me.
And I find it kin da (Bb)fun ny, I find it kin da (Fm)sad that dreams in which I’m (Bb)dy ing are the best I’ve ev er (Fm)had.
I find it hard to (Bb)tell you, I find it hard to (Fm)take when peo ple run in (Bb)cir cles it’s a ver y, ver y
mad world.
Mad world.
En larg en your world.
Mad world.
Mad World — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Mad 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 Ab, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Mad World”
- Can I play "Mad 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 "Mad World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Mad World" by Gary Jules played in?
- Mad World is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mad World"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mad World" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Mad World"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mad World"?
- "Mad World" was originally performed by Gary Jules. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mad World"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Eb, Fm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Gary Jules can I play here?
- Try "Mad World", "Mad World". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Mad 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. "Mad World" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Mad 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 "Mad World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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