Madmans Eyes
View chords used in this chart
A7
Can't hear what you're saying
With everybody screaming
[Chorus]
Am G D/F# G
I'm afraid, can't lie
Am G D/F# G
Momma said, "Baby, don't you cry
Am G D/F# G
In the dark, be the light
Am G Am
Don't let go, baby, hold on tight
Am G D/F# G
To believe is blind
Am G D/F# G
Don't sacrifice another child
Am G D/F# G
It's not black and white
Am G Am
'Less you're looking through a madman's eyes"
[Instrumental Part]
Bm7 - E7
[Verse]
Am
The truth might not be crystal clear
E7
But if might is right, there's no room for love in here
Am
Oh, we pray to God and hope he's listening
E7
Then a man with a gun brings the demons in
[Pre Chorus]
Dm
Oh, we live as if our hands are tied
A7
But is it really so hard
To do what we know is right?
Dm
To protect the things
That we hold dear
A7
Must we do things that we should never forgive?
[Chorus]
Am G D/F# G
I'm afraid, can't lie
Am G D/F# G
Momma said, "Baby, don't you cry
Am G D/F# G
In the dark, be the light
Am G Am
Don't let go, baby, hold on tight
Am G D/F# G
To believe is blind
Am G D/F# G
Don't sacrifice another child
Am G D/F# G
It's not black and white
Am G Am
'Less you're looking through a madman's eyes"
[Instrumental Part]
Bm7 - E7
[Bridge]
Dm
Run and hide
Don't ask why
A7
Nobody wants to see the look in his eyes
Dm
When it's too late to untwist the knife
A7
How do we face hatred with the love inside us?
[Chorus]
Am G D/F# G
I'm afraid, can't lie
Am G D/F# G
Momma said, "Baby, don't you cry
Am G D/F# G
In the dark, be the light
Am G Am
Don't let go, baby, hold on tight
Am G D/F# G
To believe is blind
Am G D/F# G
Don't sacrifice another child
Am G D/F# G
It's not black and white
Am G Am
'Less you're looking through a madman's eyes"
[Outro]
G - Am - G - Am
How to play Madmans Eyes
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 A7. 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.