Mad World
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Verses: Em, G, D, A
Chorus: Em, A
Hook: Em, G, A
Verse 1:
All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places Worn out faces
Bright and early for the daily races
Going no where Going no where
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, No expression
Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, No tomorrow
Chorus:
And I find I kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I?m dying are the best I?ve ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles its a very very
Hook:
Mad world
Mad world
Verse 2:
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, Happy birthday
And I feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen , Sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, No one knew me
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
Look right through me, Look right through me
Chorus:
And I find I kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles its a very very
Hook:
Mad world
Mad world
Enlarging your World
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 Em. 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.