Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Mad World

Chords

4.713,909 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Em   A
Em   A
[Verse 1]
   EmAll around me are faGmiliar faces
DWorn out places, Aworn out faces
   EmBright and early for their Gdaily races
DGoing nowhere, Agoing nowhere
   EmTheir tears are filling Gup their glasses
DNo expression, Ano expression
   EmHide my head, I want to Gdrown my sorrow
DNo tomorrow, Ano tomorrow
[Chorus]
   EmAnd I find it kinda Afunny, I find it kinda Emsad
The dreams in which I'm Adying are the best I've ever Emhad
I find it hard to Atell you, I find it hard to Emtake
When people run in Acircles, it's a very, very
   EmMad wAorld
   EmMad wAorld
[Verse 2]
   EmChildren waiting for the Gday they feel good
DHappy birthday, Ahappy birthday
   EmAnd I feel the way that Gevery child should
DSit and listen, Asit and listen
   EmWent to school, and I was Gvery nervous
DNo one knew me, Ano one knew me
   EmHello, teacher, tell me Gwhat's my lesson
DLook right through me, Alook right through me
[Chorus]
   EmAnd I find it kinda Afunny, I find it kinda Emsad
The dreams in which I'm Adying are the best I've ever Emhad
I find it hard to Atell you, I find it hard to Emtake
When people run in Acircles, it's a very, very
   EmMad wAorld
   EmMad wAorld
   EmEnlarging youAr world
   EmMad wAorld

The story behind the song

Gary Jules is an American singer-songwriter primarily known for his cover of "Mad World." He recorded this version with Michael Andrews for the 2001 film Donnie Darko. This cover became the UK Christmas number-one single in 2003.

AI-written from these sources:Mad World — Wikipedia ↗Gary Jules — Wikipedia ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Mad World

by Gary Jules

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

Em A

[Verse 1]

Em G

All around me are familiar faces

D A

Worn out places, worn out faces

Em G

Bright and early for their daily races

D A

Going nowhere, going nowhere

Em G

Their tears are filling up their glasses

D A

No expression, no expression

Em G

Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow

D A

No tomorrow, no tomorrow

[Chorus]

Em A Em

And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad

A Em

The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had

A Em

I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take

When people run in circles, it's a very, very

Em A

Mad world

Em A

Mad world

[Verse 2]

Em G

Children waiting for the day they feel good

D A

Happy birthday, happy birthday

Em G

And I feel the way that every child should

D A

Sit and listen, sit and listen

Em G

Went to school, and I was very nervous

D A

No one knew me, no one knew me

Em G

Hello, teacher, tell me what's my lesson

D A

Look right through me, look right through me

[Chorus]

Em A Em

And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad

A Em

The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had

A Em

I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take

When people run in circles, it's a very, very

Em A

Mad world

Em A

Mad world

Em A

Enlarging your world

Em A

Mad world

About Mad World Chords by Gary Jules

Learn how to play Mad World by Gary Jules with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mad World chords”, “Mad World guitar chords”, or “Gary Jules Mad World chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Mad World chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mad World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, A, G, D.

FAQ — Mad World by Gary Jules

How do I play "Mad World" by Gary Jules on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Mad World" by Gary Jules on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Mad World" by Gary Jules free?

Yes. The chords for "Mad World" by Gary Jules are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Mad World" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Mad World" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mad World"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Mad World" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Mad World" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mad World" by Gary Jules with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Gary Jules below.

What key is "Mad World" in?

The chords for "Mad World" show the original chord names (including Em, A, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.