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This Now I know
it’s got a “Span ish Har lem” (Am)are not (F)just I pret ty words (C)I to say.
in.
I go I thought I knew,
but now I know that rose (Am)trees (F)nev er grow
in New York (Dm)Cit y.
Un til you’ve (C)seen
this (Dm)trash can dream come (C)true,
you stand at the (C)edge
while peo (F)ple bo, he run you through.
And I thank the Lord
for there’s (F)peo ple out there like you.
I thank the Lord there’s the (C)peo ple out there like (Dm)you.
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 (E)less they see the (Am)sky,
(C)but they (F)can’t and that (C)is why,
they (F)know not if it’s (G)dark out side or (F)light.
This Broad way’s got,
it’s got a lot of songs to (Am)sing.
not (F)If I know the tunes (C)I might join in.
I go my way a lone,
but grow my own.
My own (Am)seeds (F)shall be sown
in New York (Dm)Cit y.
Sub way’s no (C)way
for (Dm)a good man go (C)down.
you Rich at can (C)ride
and the (F)ho bo, he can you drown.
And I thank the Lord
for the (F)peo ple out there have found.
I thank the Lord for the (C)peo ple I there have (Dm)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 (E)less they see the (Am)sky,
(C)but they (F)can’t and that (C)is why,
they (F)know not if it’s (G)dark out side or (F)light.
(F)light.
Now I know
“Span ish Har lem” (Am)are not (F)just pret ty words to say.
I thought I knew,
but now I know that rose (Am)trees (F)nev er grow
in New York (Dm)Cit y.
(F)light.
They (F)know not if it’s (G7)dark out side or (C)light.
Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" by Elton John in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 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 “Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.