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Mad World

Celtic Echo

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

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

Intro
Em D Em

Verse 1
EmAll Around Me Are FDamiliar FEmaces
Worn Out PlGaces, Worn Out FDaces
Bright And EEmarly For Their DaDily REmaces
Going NCowhere, Going NEmowhere
Their TeGars Are Filling Up Their GlaDsses
No EEmxpression, No TomorCrow

Chorus
And I FEmind It Kinda FunGny, DI Find It KindaC Sad
The Dreams In Which I'm DGying Are The Best ID've EveEmr Had

Verse 2
Children Waiting For The Day TDhey Feel GEmood
Happy GBirthday, Happy BDirthday
EmAnd I Feel The Way That EDvery Child ShEmould
Sit And LCisten, DSit And LEmisten
Went To ScGhool, And I Was Very NDervous
No One KEmnew Me, No One KnCew Me
Hello, EmTeacher, Tell Me What's My LGesson
Look Right ThDrough Me, Look Right ThEmrough Me

Chorus
And I FEmind It Kinda FunGny, DI Find It Kinda SCad
The Dreams In Which I'm DGying Are The Best ID've EverEm Had
I Find It Hard To TGell You, I FDind It Hard To TCake
When People Run In EmCircles It's A DVery Very
Mad WEmorld D​
CMad DWorlEmd  D  C  D  Em​

Verse 3
Men Cry Beside The DGraveyard EmWall
Their Sons Have CGone, They'veD Lost ItG All
The Mothers EmWait With Empty GHands
For Children Who Won't DCome Home AgaiEmn  D​
The Boring's CLong, The Rain FallsG Cold
And Every DStory's Already Been EmTold

Chorus
And I FEmind It Kinda FunGny, DI Find It KindCa Sad
The Dreams In Which I'm DGying Are The Best ID've EverEm Had
I Find It Hard To TGell You, I FDind It Hard To TCake
When People Run In EmCircles It's A DVery Very
Mad WEmorld D​
CMad DWorlEmd  D  C  D  Em   Cm7    D​

Bridge
EmEnlarging Your World, Cm7Trying To MakeD Sense Of It EmAll
But The More I Cm7See, The DLess I UnderstaEmnd

Chorus
And I FEmind It Kinda FunGny, DI Find It KindCa Sad
The Dreams In Which I'm DGying Are The Best ID've EverEm Had
I Find It Hard To TGell You, I FDind It Hard To TCake
When People Run In EmCircles It's A DVery Very
Mad WEmorld D​
CMad DWorlEmd

Outro
Cm7 D Em
Also available in: Ebm (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Mad World?

The chords for Mad World are: Em, D, G, C, Cm7

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: Em, D, G, C, Cm7

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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