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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"You Call It Madness" 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 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Call It Madness"?
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 "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.
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 "You Call It Madness". Key of G, 120 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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