How to play Maniac by Michael Sembello

Key, tempo & difficulty

Maniac is played in the key of Am, at 159 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Maniac

How to play Maniac on guitar

Looking for Maniac guitar chords? Maniac by Michael Sembello is played in the key of Am. The main guitar chords are Am, G, F, E. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Maniac on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Maniac chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Maniac on piano

Want to play Maniac on piano? Maniac by Michael Sembello is played in the key of Am. The piano chords are Am, G, F, E. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Maniac at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Maniac on ukulele

Maniac translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of Am. The ukulele chords are Am, G, F, E. If you're searching for easy Maniac ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Maniac on bass

The bass line for Maniac by Michael Sembello follows the chord progression in the key of Am. The chords are Am, G, F, E. SongView's AI transcribes the Maniac bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Maniac

To practice Maniac efficiently, start by learning the Am, G, F, E chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Maniac is in the key of Am, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Maniac at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.