This Now I know
it’s got a lot ish of songs to sing.
are not (F)If I pret ty words I to might join in.
I go my thought I knew,
grow now my own.
that My own seeds (F)shall be sown
in New York (Dm)Cit y.
Un til you’ve seen
for a man to go come down.
true,
you Rich man can ride edge
and the ho (Dm7)bo, run you he can drown.
And I thank the Lord
for the (Dm7)peo ple out there like you.
I thank the Lord for the (C)peo ple out I there have found.
While Mo na Li sas and Mad (Bb)Hat ters, sons of bank ers, sons of law yers
turn a (C)round and say, “Good morn ing” to the night.
For un (E7)less they see the sky,
but they (F)can’t and that (C)is why,
they (F)know not if it’s dark out side or (F)light.
This Broad way’s got,
it’s got a lot ish of songs to sing.
are not (F)If I know the tunes, I to might join in.
I go my way a lone,
grow now my own.
that My own seeds (F)shall be sown
in New York (Dm)Cit y.
Sub way’s no way
for a man to go come down.
true,
you Rich man can ride edge
and the ho (Dm7)bo, run you he can drown.
And I thank the Lord
for the (Dm7)peo ple out I have found.
I thank the Lord for the (C)peo ple out I there have found.
While Mo na Li sas and Mad (Bb)Hat ters, sons of bank ers, sons of law yers
turn a (C)round and say, “Good morn ing” to the night.
For un (E7)less they see the sky,
but they (F)can’t and that (C)is why,
they (F)know not if it’s dark out side or (F)light.
(F)light.
And (F)now I (C)know
“Span ish Har lem” are not (F)just pret ty words to say.
I (Dm7)thought I (C)knew,
but now I know that rose trees (F)nev er grow
in New York (Dm)Cit y.
(F)light.
They (F)know not if it’s dark out side or (F)light.
Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters by Elton John
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters”
- What key is "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" in?
- "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" by Elton John is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters"?
- This arrangement of "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" uses 9 chords: Am, Bb, C, D, Dm, Dm7, E7, F, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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