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Just a (C)small town girl on a (Em6/9)Sat ur day night, look ing (Em9)for the fight of her life;
in the (Bm)real time world no one (D)sees her at all, they (G)all say she’s cra zy.
(B)Lock ing (C)rhy thms your to the that (Em6/9)beat of her heart, chang ing (Em9)move ment in to light,
she has (Bm)danced in to the there’s (D)dan ways ger zone when the (G)danc er be comes the dance.
There’s a cold kin et ic heat strug gling, stretch ing for the peak,
nev er stop ping with her head a gainst the wind.
She’s a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor
and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.
She’s (Bm)a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor
and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.
On the (C)ice blue line of in (Em6/9)san ur i ty is a (Em9)place most nev of er see;
it’s a (Bm)hard won place of one (D)mys her ter y, touch (G)it, but can’t hold it.
(B)Lock You (C)work all your life for that (Em6/9)mo ment in time, it could (Em9)come or pass you by.
It’s a (Bm)push, shove world but there’s (D)al ways a chance if the (G)hun ger stays comes the night.
It can cut you like a knife if the gift be comes the fire
on the wire ping be tween will and what will be.
She’s a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor
and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.
She’s (Bm)a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor
and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.
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She’s a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor
and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.
She’s (Bm)a ma ni ac, ma ni ac on the floor
and she’s danc ing like she’s nev er danced be fore.
She’s (Bm)a ma
Maniac — Simple Sheet Music
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"Maniac" 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 C, 144 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 “Maniac”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Maniac"?
- 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 "Maniac" by Michael Sembello played in?
- Maniac is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Maniac"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Maniac" 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 "Maniac"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Maniac"?
- "Maniac" was originally performed by Michael Sembello. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Maniac"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B, B7, Bm, C, Cmaj7, +7 more.
- 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 "Maniac". Key of C, 144 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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