Maria Maria

by Santana featuring The Product G&B

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Oh, Ma ri a Ma ri (Dm7)a.

She re minds me of a West Side (Am7)sto ry.

Grow ing up in Span ish Har lem,

she’s liv ing the life just like a (Am7)mov ie star.

Oh, Ma (A7)ri a, Ma ri (Dm7)a,

she fell in love in East L.

(Am7)A.

To the sounds of the gui tar, yeah, yeah,

(CN.C.)played by Car los San tan a.

Stop the loot ing, stop the shoot ing, pick pock ing on the cor ner.

See, as the rich is get ting rich er, the poor is get ting poor er.

Se mi ra Ma ri a on the cor ner, think ing of ways to make it bet ter.

In my mail box there’s an e vic tion let ter.

(Em7)Some bod y just said see you lat er.

A (CN.C.)hor a ven go ma ma cho la ma ma cho la.

A hor a ven go ma ma cho la (East coast).

A hor a ven go ma ma cho la ma ma cho la.

A hor a ven go Ma ma ri la a, Ma ri (Dm7)a,

she re minds me of a West Side (Am7)sto ry.

Grow ing up in Span ish Har lem,

she’s liv ing the life just like a (Am7)mov ie star.

Oh,

Ma (A7)ri a, Ma ri (Dm7)a,

she fell in love in East L.

(Am7)A.

I said a to the sounds of a gui tar, yeah, yeah,

(CN.C.)played by Car los San tan a.

I said a la fa vell a los col or es.

The streets are get ting hot ter.

There is no wa ter to put out the fi re.

Mi can to es per an za.

Se mi ra Ma ri a on the cor ner, think ing of ways to make it bet ter.

Then I looked up in the sky hop ing of days of par a dise.

A (CN.C.)hor a ven go ma ma cho la ma ma cho la.

A hor a ven go ma ma cho la (North Side).

A (CN.C.)hor a ven go ma ma cho la ma ma cho la.

A hor a ven go ma ma cho la (South Side).

A hor a ven go ma ma cho la ma ma cho la.

A hor a ven go ma ma cho la up your eyes.)

Ma ri a, you know you’re my (G)lov er.

When the wind blows I can (Em7)feel you through the weath er and e ven when we are a (G)part,

still feels like we’re to geth er.

Ma ri

(Dm7)a,

she re minds me of a West Side (Am7)sto ry.

Grow ing up in Span ish Har lem

she’s liv ing the life just like a (Am7)mov ie star.

Oh,

Ma (A7)ri a, Ma ri (Dm7)a,

she fell in love in (Am7)East L.

A.

to the sound of a gui tar

played by Car los San tan a.

Maria Maria by Santana featuring The Product G&B — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Maria Maria by Santana featuring The Product G&B 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 A at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Maria Maria" 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 "Maria Maria"?
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 "Maria Maria" use?
Just 9 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, Dm7, E7, Em7, F, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.