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All a round me are fa (Ab)mi liar fa ces (Eb)worn out pla ces, (Bb)worn out fa ces.
Bright and ear ly for their (Ab)dai ly ra ces, (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 kind a (Bb)fun ny I find it kind a (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 ve ry, ve ry
mad world,
mad world.
Child ren 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)ve ry 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 kind a (Bb)fun ny I find it kind a (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 ve ry, ve ry
mad world,
mad world.
En larg en your world,
mad world.
Mad World (From Donnie Darko) — Simple Sheet Music
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"Mad World (From Donnie Darko)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Mad World (From Donnie Darko)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)" by Gary Jules & Michael Andrews played in?
- Mad World (From Donnie Darko) 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 (From Donnie Darko)"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)" 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 World (From Donnie Darko)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)"?
- "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)" was originally performed by Gary Jules & Michael Andrews. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Gary Jules & Michael Andrews can I play here?
- Try "Mad World (from Donnie Darko)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)". Key of Ab, 88 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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