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Madness

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[Intro]
|  C/ / / |  F/  C/ | x2
[Verse 1]
CMadness, Fmadness, they call it CmadnessC  
FMadness, Fmadness, they call it CmadnessC  
FIt's plain to Fsee, that is Cwhat they Bbmean to Ame
CMadness, Gmadness, they call it CgladnessC  
[Verse 2]
CMadness, Fmadness, they call it CmadnessC  
FMadness, Fmadness, they call it CmadnessC  
FI'm about to Fexplain, that someCone is Bblosing their Abrain
CMadness, Gmadness, they call it CgladnessC  
[Solo] (same as verses)
[Bridge]
PropaFganda miniFsters, propaCganda minisCters
I've Fa-got a heavy Fdue, I'm gonna Dwalk all over Gyou, cos
[Verse 3]
CMadness, Fmadness, they call it CmadnessC  
FWell, if this is Fmadness, then I know I'm Cfilled with glaCdness
It's gonna Fbe rougFher, it's gonna be CtougBbherA  
And I Cwon't be the Gone who's gonna CsufferC  
Oh no, I Gwon't be the Gone who's gonna CsufferC  
You are Ggonna be the one, Gyou
[Ending Notes] (7/4)
  C    Bb    A    Ab   G   A   B     Cx3
C7

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Madness

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C F C

| / / / | / / | x2

[Verse 1]

C F C C

Madness, madness, they call it madness

F F C C

Madness, madness, they call it madness

F F C Bb A

It's plain to see, that is what they mean to me

C G C C

Madness, madness, they call it gladness

[Verse 2]

C F C C

Madness, madness, they call it madness

F F C C

Madness, madness, they call it madness

F F C Bb A

I'm about to explain, that someone is losing their brain

C G C C

Madness, madness, they call it gladness

[Solo] (same as verses)

[Bridge]

F F C C

Propaganda ministers, propaganda ministers

F F D G

I've a-got a heavy due, I'm gonna walk all over you, cos

[Verse 3]

C F C C

Madness, madness, they call it madness

F F C C

Well, if this is madness, then I know I'm filled with gladness

F F C Bb A

It's gonna be rougher, it's gonna be tougher

C G C C

And I won't be the one who's gonna suffer

G G C C

Oh no, I won't be the one who's gonna suffer

G G

You are gonna be the one, you

[Ending Notes] (7/4)

C Bb A Ab G A B C

About Madness Chords by Madness

Learn how to play Madness by Madness with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Madness chords”, “Madness guitar chords”, or “Madness Madness 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 Madness chords and for experienced players who want accurate Madness lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Bb, A, G, D.

FAQ — Madness by Madness

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Is "Madness" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Madness" in?

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