Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters

by Elton John
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" by Elton John: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters”

What key is "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" by Elton John played in?
Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters 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 "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters"?
"Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Bb, C, D, Dm, Dm7, E7, F, +1 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" by Elton John. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.