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Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
About “Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters”
Watch "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" by Elton John in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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Lyrics
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.
Practice tip
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Questions about this song (9)
- Can I learn "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
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