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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mad World" by Gary Jules: 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 Eb, 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”
- What key is "Mad World" by Gary Jules played in?
- Mad World is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mad World" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mad World" by Gary Jules. 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 World" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 World" 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.