Mad World (From Donnie Darko)

by Gary Jules & Michael Andrews
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Lyrics

All a round me are fam i liar fa ces, worn out pla ces, worn out fa ces.

Bright and ear ly for their dai ly ra ces, go ing no where, go ing no where.

And I find it kind of fun ny, I find it kind of sad, that dreams in which I’m dy ing are the best I’ve ev er had.

I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take, when peo ple run in cir cles, it’s a ver y, ver y

mad world,

mad world.

Mad World (From Donnie Darko) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)" 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 A, 120 BPM.

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About “Mad World (From Donnie Darko)”

Can I play "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)" 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 (From Donnie Darko)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 A 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)"?
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 (From Donnie Darko)" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Mad World (From Donnie Darko)"?
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 (From Donnie Darko)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.