You Call It Madness

by Nat King Cole
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I can’t for (C)get the night I (Cm)met you, (D7)that’s (G)all I’m (B7)think ing (E7)of;

and (Am)now you (Bdim)call it (D7)mad ness, but (G)I call (C6)it (G)love.

You made a (C)prom ise to be (Cm)faith ful, (D7)by (G)all the (B7)stars a (E7)bove;

and (Am)now you (Bdim)call it (D7)mad ness, I (G)still call (C6)it (G)love.

My heart is (G7)beat ing, it keeps re (G7)peat ing (C)for you (E7)con stant (Am)ly;

you’re all I’m (E7)need ing, and so I’m (E7)plead ing, (C)“Please, come (Cm)back to (D7)me!” You made a (C)play thing out of (Cm)ro mance!

(D7)What (G)do you (B7)know of (E7)love?

That’s (Am)why you (Bdim)call it (D7)mad ness, but (G)I call (C6)it (G)love.

I can’t for (C)get the night I (Cm)met you, (D7)that’s (G)all I’m (B7)think ing (E7)of;

and (Am)now you (Bdim)call it (D7)mad ness, but (G)I call (C6)it (G)love.

You made a (C)prom ise to be (Cm)faith ful, (D7)by (G)all the (B7)stars a (E7)bove;

and (Am)now you (Bdim)call it (D7)mad ness, I (G)still call (C6)it (G)love.

My heart is (G7)beat ing, it keeps re (G7)peat ing (C)for you (E7)con stant (Am)ly;

you’re all I’m (E7)need ing, and so I’m (E7)plead ing, (C)“Please, come (Cm)back to (D7)me!” You made a (C)play thing out of (Cm)ro mance!

(D7)What (G)do you (B7)know of (E7)love?

That’s (Am)why you (Bdim)call it (D7)mad ness, but (G)I call (C6)it (G)love.

I can’t for (G)love.

You Call It Madness — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "You Call It Madness" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About “You Call It Madness

Can I play "You Call It Madness" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "You Call It Madness" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "You Call It Madness" by Nat King Cole played in?
You Call It Madness is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Call It Madness"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Call It Madness" 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 "You Call It Madness"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Call It Madness"?
"You Call It Madness" was originally performed by Nat King Cole. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Call It Madness"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, B7, Bdim, C, C6, Cm, D7, Dm6, +5 more.
What other songs by Nat King Cole can I play here?
Try "WALKIN' MY BABY BACK HOME", "L-O-V-E", "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "You Call It Madness"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "You Call It Madness" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "You Call It Madness"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You Call It Madness" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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