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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Mad World" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Mad World" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Mad World" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "Mad World" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Mad World" is in the key of Ab at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Mad World"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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