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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Mad World Chords – Guitar
Gary Jules’s haunting cover of a melancholic synth-pop song. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a slow, steady down-up strum and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
All around me are familiar faces
C#m
Worn out places, worn out faces
F#m
Bright and early for the daily races
A
Going nowhere, going nowhere
E
Their tears are filling up their glasses
C#m
No expression, no expression
F#m
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
A
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Verse 2
E
Children waiting for the day they feel good
C#m
Happy birthday, happy birthday
F#m
Made to feel the way that every child should
A
Sit and listen, sit and listen
E
Went to school and I was very nervous
C#m
No one knew me, no one knew me
F#m
Hello teacher, tell me what’s my lesson
A
Look right through me, look right through me
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Bridge
A
Enlarge your world
F#m
Mad world
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, F#m, and A chord shapes first, then practice the simple, repeating progression slowly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mad World"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Mad World" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mad World" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mad World"?
It was written by Roland Orzabal, and released in 1982.
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Mad World Chords – Ukulele
Gary Jules’s haunting cover of a melancholic synth-pop song. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a slow, steady down-up strum and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
All around me are familiar faces
C#m
Worn out places, worn out faces
F#m
Bright and early for the daily races
A
Going nowhere, going nowhere
E
Their tears are filling up their glasses
C#m
No expression, no expression
F#m
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
A
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Verse 2
E
Children waiting for the day they feel good
C#m
Happy birthday, happy birthday
F#m
Made to feel the way that every child should
A
Sit and listen, sit and listen
E
Went to school and I was very nervous
C#m
No one knew me, no one knew me
F#m
Hello teacher, tell me what’s my lesson
A
Look right through me, look right through me
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Bridge
A
Enlarge your world
F#m
Mad world
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, F#m, and A chord shapes first, then practice the simple, repeating progression slowly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mad World"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Mad World" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mad World" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mad World"?
It was written by Roland Orzabal, and released in 1982.
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Mad World Chords – Piano
Gary Jules’s haunting cover of a melancholic synth-pop song. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a slow, steady down-up strum and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
All around me are familiar faces
C#m
Worn out places, worn out faces
F#m
Bright and early for the daily races
A
Going nowhere, going nowhere
E
Their tears are filling up their glasses
C#m
No expression, no expression
F#m
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
A
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Verse 2
E
Children waiting for the day they feel good
C#m
Happy birthday, happy birthday
F#m
Made to feel the way that every child should
A
Sit and listen, sit and listen
E
Went to school and I was very nervous
C#m
No one knew me, no one knew me
F#m
Hello teacher, tell me what’s my lesson
A
Look right through me, look right through me
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Bridge
A
Enlarge your world
F#m
Mad world
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, F#m, and A chord shapes first, then practice the simple, repeating progression slowly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mad World"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Mad World" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mad World" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mad World"?
It was written by Roland Orzabal, and released in 1982.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Mad World Chords – Banjo
Gary Jules’s haunting cover of a melancholic synth-pop song. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a slow, steady down-up strum and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
All around me are familiar faces
C#m
Worn out places, worn out faces
F#m
Bright and early for the daily races
A
Going nowhere, going nowhere
E
Their tears are filling up their glasses
C#m
No expression, no expression
F#m
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
A
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Verse 2
E
Children waiting for the day they feel good
C#m
Happy birthday, happy birthday
F#m
Made to feel the way that every child should
A
Sit and listen, sit and listen
E
Went to school and I was very nervous
C#m
No one knew me, no one knew me
F#m
Hello teacher, tell me what’s my lesson
A
Look right through me, look right through me
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Bridge
A
Enlarge your world
F#m
Mad world
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, F#m, and A chord shapes first, then practice the simple, repeating progression slowly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mad World"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Mad World" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mad World" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mad World"?
It was written by Roland Orzabal, and released in 1982.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Mad World Chords – Mandolin
Gary Jules’s haunting cover of a melancholic synth-pop song. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a slow, steady down-up strum and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
All around me are familiar faces
C#m
Worn out places, worn out faces
F#m
Bright and early for the daily races
A
Going nowhere, going nowhere
E
Their tears are filling up their glasses
C#m
No expression, no expression
F#m
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
A
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Verse 2
E
Children waiting for the day they feel good
C#m
Happy birthday, happy birthday
F#m
Made to feel the way that every child should
A
Sit and listen, sit and listen
E
Went to school and I was very nervous
C#m
No one knew me, no one knew me
F#m
Hello teacher, tell me what’s my lesson
A
Look right through me, look right through me
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Bridge
A
Enlarge your world
F#m
Mad world
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, F#m, and A chord shapes first, then practice the simple, repeating progression slowly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mad World"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Mad World" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mad World" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mad World"?
It was written by Roland Orzabal, and released in 1982.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Mad World Chords – Harmonica
Gary Jules’s haunting cover of a melancholic synth-pop song. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a slow, steady down-up strum and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
All around me are familiar faces
C#m
Worn out places, worn out faces
F#m
Bright and early for the daily races
A
Going nowhere, going nowhere
E
Their tears are filling up their glasses
C#m
No expression, no expression
F#m
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
A
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Verse 2
E
Children waiting for the day they feel good
C#m
Happy birthday, happy birthday
F#m
Made to feel the way that every child should
A
Sit and listen, sit and listen
E
Went to school and I was very nervous
C#m
No one knew me, no one knew me
F#m
Hello teacher, tell me what’s my lesson
A
Look right through me, look right through me
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Bridge
A
Enlarge your world
F#m
Mad world
Chorus
E
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
C#m
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
F#m
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
A
When people run in circles it’s a very, very
E C#m
Mad world, mad world
Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, F#m, and A chord shapes first, then practice the simple, repeating progression slowly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mad World"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Mad World" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mad World" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mad World"?
It was written by Roland Orzabal, and released in 1982.