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Along Comes Mary

· by The Association

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Lyrics

(Am)Ev ’ry time I think that I’m the on ly one who’s lone ly, some one calls

on (D)me.

and when And (Am)ev ’ry now and then I spend my time in rhyme and verse and curse those faults

in me.

And then a (E)long comes (A)Mar y.

And does she (E)want to give me kicks, (A)and be my stead y (E7)chick and give me (A)pick of mem o (E)ries?

Or may be (E)rath er gath er tales of all the (E)fails and trib u (B)la tions (E)no one ev er (F#m)sees.

no more?

When we (Dm)met I was (Em7)sure out (F)to lunch.

Now my emp ty (Dm)cup tastes as (D)sweet as the punch.

When vague de (Am)sire ing is the fire ing’s in the eyes of chicks whose sick ness is the games

they (D)play,

The psy the (Am)mas quer ade is played, the neigh bor folks make jokes at who is most to blame

to day.

And then a (E)long comes (A)Mar y.

And does she (E)want to set them free, (A)and let them see re (E7)al i ty from (A)where she got her (E)name?

Then will they (E)strug gle much when told that such a (E)ten der touch as (B)hers will (E)make them not the (F#m)same?

no more?

When we (Dm)met I was (Em7)sure out (F)to lunch.

Now my emp ty (Dm)cup tastes as (D)sweet as the punch.

When vague de

And when the

Sweet as the (Am)punch.

Sweet as the (Am)punch.

Sweet as the (Am)punch.

(Am)Sweet as the punch.

Along Comes Mary by The Association — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Along Comes Mary” by The Association in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Along Comes Mary" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Along Comes Mary"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Along Comes Mary" use?: Just 15 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, B, Bm, Bm7, D, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Association songs work for kids?: Try "CHERISH", "WINDY", "NEVER MY LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.