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Gary Jules 
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The original key of Mad World by Gary Jules is Eb major.
The primary chords used in Mad World are Fm, Bb, Ab, Eb.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Fm, Bb, Ab, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.
The tempo of Mad World is approximately 87 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Mad World using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Mad World. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.
Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Gary Jules.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Mad World to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
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