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Key: F# minor•
Intro 1
Verse 1

[Percussion]
F#5
F#5
2

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A5
A5

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All around me are familiar faces
E5
E5

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B5
B5
2

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Worn out places, worn out faces
F#5
F#5
2

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A5
A5

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Bright and early for their daily races
E5
E5

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B5
B5
2

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Going nowhere, going nowhere
F#5
F#5
2

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A5
A5

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Their tears are filling up their glasses
E5
E5

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B5
B5
2

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No expression, no expression
F#5
F#5
2

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A5
A5

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Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow
E5
E5

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B5
B5
2

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No tomorrow, no tomorrow
Chorus 1
F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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And I find it kind of funny
F#m
F#m
2

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I find it kind of sad
B
B
2

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The dreams in which I'm dying
F#m
F#m
2

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are the best I've ever had
B
B
2

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I find it hard to tell you
F#m
F#m
2

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'cause I find it hard to take
B
B
2

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When people run in circles it's a very, very
F#m
F#m
2

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Badd4
Badd4
2

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Mad world
F#m
F#m
2

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Badd4
Badd4
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Mad world
F#m
F#m
2

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Badd4
Badd4
2

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Mad world
F#m
F#m
2

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Badd4
Badd4
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Mad world
Verse 2
F#5
F#5
2

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Children waiting
A5
A5

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for the day they feel good
E5
E5

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B5
B5
2

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Happy birthday, happy birthday
F#5
F#5
2

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Made to feel the way
A5
A5

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that every child should
E5
E5

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B5
B5
2

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Sit and listen, sit and listen
F#5
F#5
2

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A5
A5

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Went to school and I was very nervous
E5
E5

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B5
B5
2

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No one knew me, no one knew me
F#5
F#5
2

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A5
A5

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Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
E5
E5

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B5
B5
2

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Look right through me, look right through me
Chorus 2
F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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And I find it kind of funny
F#m
F#m
2

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I find it kind of sad
B
B
2

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The dreams in which I'm dying
F#m
F#m
2

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are the best I've ever had
B
B
2

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I find it hard to tell you
F#m
F#m
2

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'cause I find it hard to take
B
B
2

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When people run in circles it's a very, very
F#m
F#m
2

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Badd4
Badd4
2

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Mad world
F#m
F#m
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Badd4
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Mad world
F#m
F#m
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Badd4
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Mad world
F#m
F#m
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Badd4
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Mad world
Badd4
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Badd4
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Badd4
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Interlude 1
F#5
F#5
2

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A5
A5

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E5
E5

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B5
B5
2

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F#5
F#5
2

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A5
A5

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E5
E5

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B5
B5
2

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Chorus 3
F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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And I find it kind of funny
F#m
F#m
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I find it kind of sad
B
B
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The dreams in which I'm dying
F#m
F#m
2

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are the best I've ever had
B
B
2

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I find it hard to tell you
F#m
F#m
2

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'cause I find it hard to take
B
B
2

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When people run in circles it's a very, very
F#m
F#m
2

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Badd4
Badd4
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Mad world
F#m
F#m
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Badd4
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Mad world
F#m
F#m
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Badd4
Badd4
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Halargian world
F#m
F#m
2

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Badd4
Badd4
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Mad world
Badd4
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Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • F#5

    2

  • A5

  • E5

  • B5

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

  • Badd4

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Mad World by Tears For Fears is F# minor.

The primary chords used in Mad World are F#m, A, E, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F#m, A, E, B, 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 120 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 Tears For Fears.

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.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Mad World by Tears For Fears on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.