Mad World – Gary Jules – Piano Notes

Piano Notes for Mad World – Gary Jules – CDE FGAB

Key Information for the Song Mad World by Gary Jules

Scale: F minor (four black keys)
Relative major of F minor is A-flat major
Key Signature: Four flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db)
F Minor or Ab Major Scale Notes: Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, G
Tempo: 87 bpm
Time Signature: 4/4
Difficulty Level: Beginner

This post will provide the letter notes for the melody of Mad World by Gary Jules. The song is in F minor with a tempo of 87 BPM and a 4/4 time signature. These notes are intended for piano and are suitable for players with some experience as well as for beginners.

The song is very easy to play on the piano, as the melody of the Mad World song is quite simple and mostly stays within a small range, making it easy to learn and play.

While the song might seem melancholic, its simplicity makes it a good choice for beginner-to-intermediate piano players.

Tips to Play the Piano Notes for Mad World

Fast Notes – Brackets

Some letter notes for the song Mad World are given in brackets like (notes); they are meant to be played quickly or fast, similar to 16th, 32nd, or sometimes 8th notes in sheet music.

Play these notes continuously and connectedly, following the Mad World song’s rhythm and lyrics.

The next regular note is written immediately after the closing bracket.

Sustained Notes – Wavy Lines

The wavy line symbol ~ (tilde) following a note indicates sustained notes.

One tilde signifies a quarter-note duration on the piano sheet.
Two tildes denote a half-note duration.
Three tildes signify a whole note duration.

Therefore, press and hold the note for the appropriate duration based on the number of tildes while playing the piano notes for the Mad World song.

Part 1 (intro Music)

Ab C* G Ab F G Eb D~~~
D~~ Ab~~
C* G Ab F G Ab Bb~~~

Part 2 (Verse 1)

All around me are familiar faces
Worn-out places, worn-out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere

F F Ab Ab F
All around me are

F C* C*~ C*~ Ab~~
familiar faces

Bb Bb~ Bb G~~
Worn-out places,

Bb Bb~ Bb~ Ab G F~~
worn-out faces~

F F Ab Ab F
Bright and early for their

F C* C*~ C*~ Ab~~
daily races

Bb Bb~ Bb G~~
Going nowhere,

Bb Bb~ Bb~ Ab G F~~
going nowhere

Part 3 (Pre-Chorus)

Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I wanna drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow

F Ab Ab F F C* C*~ C*~ Ab~~
Their tears are filling up their glasses

Bb Bb~ Bb G~~ Bb Bb~ Bb~ Ab G F~~
No expression, no ex_pre_ssion

F F Ab Ab F F C* C*~ C*~ Ab~~
Hide my head, I wanna drown my sorrow

Bb Bb~ Bb G~~ Bb Bb~ Bb~ Ab G F~~
No tomorrow, no to_mo_rrow

Part 4 (Chorus)

And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles, it’s a very, very
Mad world, mad world

F F Ab Ab C* C* D* Bb~
And I find it kinda funny,

Bb D* D* Bb Bb F~~
I find it kinda sad

F Ab Ab C* C* D* Bb
The dreams in which I’m dying

Bb Bb D* D* Bb Bb F~~
are the best I’ve ever had

F Ab Ab C* C* D* Bb~
I find it hard to tell you,

Bb D* D* Bb Bb F~~
I find it hard to take

F Ab Ab C* C* D* Bb~
When people run in circles,

Bb Bb D* D* Bb Bb
it’s a very, very

Ab Ab G G F F Eb D~~
(music) Mad world,

Ab~ Ab G G F F Eb Bb~~
(music) mad world

Part 5 (Verse 2)

Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
And I feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen

F F Ab Ab F F C* C*~ C*~ Ab~~
Children waiting for the day they feel good

Bb Bb~ Bb G~~ Bb Bb~ Bb~ Ab G F~~
Happy birthday, happy birthday

F F Ab Ab F F C* C*~ C*~ Ab~~
And I feel the way that every child should

Bb Bb~ Bb G~~ Bb Bb~ Bb~ Ab G F~~
Sit and listen, sit and listen

Part 6 (Pre-Chorus)

F       Ab     Ab   F F   C*  C*~   C*~ Ab~~
Bb   Bb~ Bb G~~  Bb   Bb~ Bb~ Ab G F~~
F       F   Ab     Ab F F      C*      C*~  C*~ Ab~~
Bb  Bb~ Bb G~~  Bb   Bb~ Bb~ Ab G F~~

Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher, tell me, what’s my lesson?
Look right through me, looked right through me

Part 7 (Chorus)

And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find hard to take
When people run in circles, it’s a very, very
Mad world, mad world

F F Ab Ab C* C* D* Bb~
And I find it kinda funny,

Bb D* D* Bb Bb F~~
I find it kinda sad

F Ab Ab C* C* D* Bb
The dreams in which I’m dying

Bb Bb D* D* Bb Bb F~~
are the best I’ve ever had

F Ab Ab C* C* D* Bb~
I find it hard to tell you,

Bb D* D* Bb Bb F~~
I find it hard to take

F Ab Ab C* C* D* Bb~
When people run in circles,

Bb Bb D* D* Bb Bb
it’s a very, very

Ab Ab G G F F Eb D~~
(music) Mad world,

Ab~ Ab G G F F Eb Bb~~
(music) mad world

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Melody, Harmony and Chord Information of Mad World

Harmony

The song primarily uses a simple chord progression in the key of F minor. This means most chords are built from the notes F, Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, and F.

The harmony is based on a basic arpeggio pattern in the left hand.

The main chord progression uses just four chords: F minor, Bb major, Ab major, and Db major.

The verses mainly use a repeating pattern of F minor, Bb major, Ab major, and Db major.

The chorus introduces a few additional chords, including C major, A flat major, D major, and Bb major.

Most sections repeat the same chord progression, making it easier to memorize.

Melody

The melody is simple and repetitive, primarily played in the right hand.

It uses mostly single notes with some octave jumps.

It follows the chords closely, making it intuitive to learn.

Chord information

The chords typically follow a pattern that repeats throughout the song, providing a stable harmonic foundation for the melody and lyrics.

The song starts with an intro using F minor and Bb major chords. Verses primarily use F minor, Ab major, and Db major chords. The chorus modulates to Bb major and uses Bb major, F minor, Db major, and Ab major chords. The bridge utilizes Db major, Ab major, Bb major, and F minor chords.

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