Mad World
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So I was playing along to Adam Lambert's Studio
version of this song using the Gary Jules progression
when I noticed that it didn't fit at all. With some
moving of the capo I found the right progression for his
key right at the head of the guitar, standard tuning.
Am C
All around me are familiar faces
G D
Worn out places, worn out faces
Am C
Bright and early for their daily races
G D
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Am C
Their tears are filling up their glasses
G D
No expression, no expression
Am C
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow
G D
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
Am
And I find it kind of funny
D
I find it kind of sad
Am
The dreams in which I'm dying
D
Are the best I've ever had
Am
I find it hard to tell you
D
I find it hard to take
Am
When people run in circles
D
It's a very, very
Am G D
Mad World
Am G D
Mad world
Am C
Children waiting for the day they feel good
G D
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday
Am C
And I feel the way that every child should
G D
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Am C
Went to school and I was very nervous
G D
No one knew me, no one knew me
Am C
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
G D
Look right through me, look right through me
Am
And I find it kind of funny
D
I find it kind of sad
Am
The dreams in which I'm dying
D
Are the best I've ever had
Am
I find it hard to tell you
D
I find it hard to take
Am
When people run in circles
D
It's a very, very
Am G D
Mad World
Am G D
Mad World
Am G D
Mad World
Am G D
Mad World.
How to play Mad World
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.