Mad World
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Verse
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
[Refrão]
Am D Am
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
Am D Am
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
Am D Am
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
Am D
When people run in circles it’s a very very
Am D
Maaaaaad world
Am D
Maaaaaaad world
Verse
Am C
Children waiting for the day they feel good
G D
Happy birthday – happy birthday
Am C
Made to 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
[Refrão]
Am D Am
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
Am D Am
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
Am D Am
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
Am D
When people run in circles it’s a very very
Am D
Maaaaaad world
Am D
Maaaaaad world
Am D
Enlarge your world
Am 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.