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I can (Am)see
ver y (F)well.
There’s a (C)boat on the reef with a (D)bro ken back,
and I can (F)see it (G)ver y (Am)well.
(D)There’s a (Am)joke
and I (G)know it ver y (F)well.
It’s one of those that I told you (D)long a go.
Take my (F)word, I’m a (G)mad man, don’t (Am)you know?
(D)Once a (Am)fool
had a (G)good part in the (F)play.
If it’s so, would I still be (D)here to day?
It’s quite pe (F)cu liar in a (G)fun ny sort of (Am)way.
They think it’s (F)ver y fun ny (G)ev ’ry thing I (Am)say.
Get a load of (G)him, he’s so in (Esus)sane.
You bet ter get your (Am)coat, (Cmaj7)dear,
it (F)looks (G)like (A)rain.
We’ll come a (Dm)gain next Thurs day af ter noon.
The in laws (Dm)hope they’ll see you ver y soon.
But is it in your con science that you’re af ter
an oth er glimpse of the (Cmaj7)mad man a (Dm)cross (F6)the (G)wa (Am)ter?
(Am)you know?
The (F)ground’s a long way (G)down, but I need more.
Is the night mare black or are the win dows paint ed?
Will they come a (Am)gain (Cmaj7)next (Dm)week?
Can my (F)mind (G)real ly take it?
We’ll come a (Dm7)gain next Thurs day af ter noon.
The in laws (Dm)hope they’ll see you ver y soon.
But is it in your con science that you’re af ter
an oth er glimpse of the (Cmaj7)mad man a (Dm)cross (F6)the (G)wa (Am)ter?
Madman Across The Water — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Madman Across The Water" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 128 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 “Madman Across The Water”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Madman Across The Water" 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. "Madman Across The Water" is in A.
- What key is "Madman Across The Water" by Elton John played in?
- Madman Across The Water 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 "Madman Across The Water"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Madman Across The Water" 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 "Madman Across The Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Madman Across The Water"?
- "Madman Across The Water" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Madman Across The Water"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Am, Am7, Am9, Asus2, C, Cmaj7, D, +8 more.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Madman Across The Water" 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. "Madman Across The Water" is in the key of A at 128 BPM.
- What chords are in "Madman Across The Water"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.