Marry You

by Bruno Mars

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Lyrics

It’s a beau ti ful night.

We’re look ing for some thing (Gm)dumb to do.

Hey, ba by,

I think I wan na mar ry you.

Is it the look in your eyes,

or is it this (Gm)danc ing juice?

Who cares, ba by; I think I wan na mar ry you.

Well, I know this lit tle chap let the on the boul e vard, we can (Gm)go.

So, what you wan na (Bb)know.

Oh, come on,

girl.

Who If we if we’re trashed, got a pock et full of cash we can (Gm)blow.

No, Shots of Pa (Bb)trón

and it’s on,

(F)girl.

Don’t say, “No, no, no, no, no.”

Just say, (Gm)“Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,”

and we’ll (Bb)go, go, go, go, go,

if you’re read y like I’m read y.

’Cause it’s a beau ti ful night.

We’re look ing for some thing (Gm)dumb to do.

Hey, ba by,

I think I wan na mar ry you.

Is it the look in your eyes,

or is it this (Gm)danc ing juice?

Who cares, ba by; I think I wan na mar ry you.

Well, I I’ll go get a ring; let the choir the bells e sing, like, can (Gm)“Ooh.”

So, what you wan na (Bb)do?

Let’s just run,

girl.

Who If we wake we’re up and you wan na break of up, that’s can (Gm)cool.

No, Shots won’t blame (Bb)you;

it was fun,

(F)girl.

Don’t say, “No, no, no, no, no.”

Just say, (Gm)“Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,”

and we’ll (Bb)go, go, go, go, go,

if you’re read y like I’m read y.

’Cause it’s a y like I’m read y.

’Cause it’s a

Just say, “I do.”

Tell me right (Bb)now, ba by.

Tell me right (F)now, ba by.

Ba by, just say, “I do.”

Tell me right (Bb)now, ba by.

Tell me right (F)now, ba by.

Ba by, just say, “I do.” by.

Oh, it’s a beau ti ful night.

We’re look ing for some thing (Gm)dumb to do.

Hey, ba by,

I think I wan na mar ry you.

Is it the look in your eyes,

or is it this (Gm)danc ing juice?

Who cares, ba by; I think I wan na mar ry you.

Marry You by Bruno Mars — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Marry You by Bruno Mars 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 Bb at 144 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a fantastic workout for your left-hand Alberti bass pattern — you'll cycle through just three chords (Bb, F, and Gm), but at 144 BPM that broken-bass figure needs to feel automatic, not calculated, so start hands-separate at around 100 BPM until your left hand can roll through each chord shape without glancing down. The trickiest transition is moving from Gm back up to Bb quickly; practice just that two-chord switch on a loop until it's smooth. Your right hand carries a bouncy, syncopated melody that likes to land just ahead of or behind the beat — resist the urge to straighten it out, because that push-and-pull energy is what makes the song feel joyful. Once both hands are comfortable alone, combine them in short four-bar phrases before playing end to end. Keep your pedal changes clean on every chord switch so the Bb and F don't blur together. By the time this one clicks, your I–V–vi chord changes in flat keys will feel like second nature.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Marry You" 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 "Marry You"?
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 "Marry You" use?
Just 3 chords: Bb, F, Gm. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Bruno Mars songs work for kids?
Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.