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(Em7)Kids
and (Am)planes
and (G)run way strikes,
flash y pimps and fam ’ly fights,
spot ted dogs
and blood shot eyes,
our space cap tain (F)laughs and tries
to un der stand
the scheme of things.
And just in time the scene has changed.
The bus is here;
bring the beer.
Sher man’s (A)read ing
Shake
speare.
Mov ie mak ers,
boob y shak ers,
and sex y air plane tick et tak ers,
un ion (Em7)mem bers,
Le o Fen der’s pride and joy,
e lec tric (F)toy.
Teach ers and learn ers
and in cense burn ers,
re li gious lead ers
and chron ic (Fmaj7)bleed ers,
thieves and (Em7)pi (F)rates
on a ride;
it’s a hip pie (F)com mune, bo na (C)fide.
My life and (Am)time,
the war death (F)deal ers,
rock pop (Am)cor res pon
dence feel ers.
But O kies and Lim eys,
cur tain climb ers,
Stones and fu ture Dom i noes,
I know which way the wind blows,
sto len co la no one knows,
but it’s still a (Bb9)shad y crew.
’Cause I love (F#)her
and she
loves you.
Just my (F#)self and for ty friends
in the name of Cock er (A7)Pow er
out here on
the (C)road (Gm)a (A)gain
(Dm7)with mad dogs and (G7)Eng lish (C)men.
The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen" 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, 60 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 “The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen"?
- 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 "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen" by Leon Russell played in?
- The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen 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 "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen" 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 "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen"?
- "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen" was originally performed by Leon Russell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen"?
- This arrangement uses 25 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Am9, Bb, Bb9, Bbsus2, Bm7, +17 more.
- What other songs by Leon Russell can I play here?
- Try "LADY BLUE", "Hummingbird", "Tight Rope". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen". Key of C, 60 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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