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Mad World

Celtic Echo

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mad World by Celtic Echo in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Key: Ebm | Tempo: 119 | Time: 4/4

Intro
Cm A# Cm

Verse 1
CmAll Around Me Are FA#amiliar FaCmces
Worn Out PlD#aces, Worn Out FaA#ces
Bright And ECmarly For Their DaA#ily RaCmces
Going NG#owhere, Going NoCmwhere
Their TeD#ars Are Filling Up Their GlasA#ses
No ECmxpression, No TomorG#row

Chorus
And I FCmind It Kinda FunD#ny, IA# Find It Kinda SG#ad
The Dreams In Which I'm DD#ying Are The Best I'A#ve Ever CmHad

Verse 2
Children Waiting For The Day TA#hey Feel GoCmod
Happy D#Birthday, Happy BiA#rthday
CmAnd I Feel The Way That EA#very Child ShoCmuld
Sit And LG#isten, SA#it And LisCmten
Went To ScD#hool, And I Was Very NeA#rvous
No One KCmnew Me, No One KnG#ew Me
Hello, CmTeacher, Tell Me What's My LD#esson
Look Right ThA#rough Me, Look Right ThrCmough Me

Chorus
And I FCmind It Kinda FunD#ny, IA# Find It Kinda SadG#​
The Dreams In Which I'm DD#ying Are The Best I'A#ve Ever HCmad
I Find It Hard To TD#ell You, I FiA#nd It Hard To TakG#e
When People Run In CmCircles It's A A#Very Very
Mad WCmorld A#​
G#Mad WA#orld Cm   A#   G#   A#   Cm​

Verse 3
Men Cry Beside The A#Graveyard WCmall
Their Sons Have G#Gone, They've A#Lost It AD#ll
The Mothers CmWait With Empty D#Hands
For Children Who Won't A#Come Home AgainCm   A#​
The Boring's G#Long, The Rain Falls D#Cold
And Every A#Story's Already Been TCmold

Chorus
And I FCmind It Kinda FunD#ny, IA# Find It Kinda G#Sad
The Dreams In Which I'm DD#ying Are The Best I'A#ve Ever HCmad
I Find It Hard To TD#ell You, I FiA#nd It Hard To TakG#e
When People Run In CmCircles It's A A#Very Very
Mad WCmorld A#​
G#Mad WA#orld Cm   A#   G#   A#   Cm   G#m7     A#​

Bridge
CmEnlarging Your World, G#m7Trying To Make A#Sense Of It AlCml
But The More I G#m7See, The LA#ess I UnderstandCm​

Chorus
And I FCmind It Kinda FunD#ny, IA# Find It Kinda G#Sad
The Dreams In Which I'm DD#ying Are The Best I'A#ve Ever HCmad
I Find It Hard To TD#ell You, I FiA#nd It Hard To TakG#e
When People Run In CmCircles It's A A#Very Very
Mad WCmorld A#​
G#Mad WA#orld Cm​

Outro
G#m7 A# Cm
Also available in: Ebm (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Mad World?

The chords for Mad World are: Cm, A#, D#, G#, G#m7

What is the original key of Mad World?

The original key is Ebm.

What is the difficulty of playing Mad World?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Mad World in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Mad World be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Mad World on ukulele?

Chord Mad World can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Mad World?

Mad World uses 5 chords: Cm, A#, D#, G#, G#m7

What is the easiest way to play Mad World?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Mad World released in?

Mad World was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Mad World?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Mad World to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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