Tango: Maureen

by Jonathan Larson

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The sam ples won’t de lay, but the ca ble...

There’s an oth er way.

Say some thing, An y thing.

Test, one, two, three.

An y thing but that.

This is weird.

It’s weird.

Ver y weird.

Fuck in’ weird.

I’m so mad that I don’t know what to (G)do.

Fight ing with mi cro phones, freez ing down to my bones, and to top it all off, I’m with (Cm)you.

Feel like go ing in sane, got a fire in your brain, and you’re think ing of drink ing gas o (G)line?

As a mat ter of fact...

Hon ey, I know this act, it’s called the Tan go Mau (Cm)reen.

The (C)Tan go Mau reen,

it’s a (Ab)dark, diz zy mer ry go (C)round.

As (G)she keeps you dan gling, You’re wrong.

your (C)heart she is man gling.

It’s dif f’rent with me.

And you (F)toss and you turn, ’cause her (Fm)cold eyes can burn, yet you (C)yearn, and you churn, and re (A)bound.

I think I (G)know what you mean.

The Tan go Mau reen.

Has she (F)ev er pout ed her (Fm)lips and called you

(C)“Pook y?” (C)Nev er.

Have you (F)ev er doubt ed a (Fm)kiss or two?

This is (G)spook y.

Did you (F)swoon when she walked through the (Fm)door?

Ev ’ry time.

So be (C)cau tious.

Did she (F)moon o ver oth er boys?

More than moon.

I’m get ting (G)nau seous.

And you?

You should try it in (Cm)heels.

She (Dm)cheat ed.

She cheat ed.

Mau reen cheat ed.

Fuck in’ cheat ed.

I’m de feat ed, I should give up right (A7)now.

Got ta look on the bright side, with all of your might.

I’d fall for her still, an y (Dm)how.

When you’re danc ing her dance, you don’t stand a chance.

Her grip of ro mance makes you (A7)fall.

So you think, “Might as well dance a tan go to hell.

At least I’ll have tan goed at (Dm)all.”

The (D)Tan go Mau reen.

Got ta (Bbmaj7)dance ’til your di va is (D)through.

You pre (A)tend to be lieve her,

’cause in the (D)end, you can’t leave her.

But the (G)end, it will come.

Still, you (Gm)have to play dumb ’til you’re (D)glum, and you bum and turn (B)blue.

Why (B)do we (A)love when she’s mean?

And she can (Bb)be so ob scene,

my Mau (A5)reen.

The Tan go Mau (D6)reen.

Tango: Maureen by Jonathan Larson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tango: Maureen by Jonathan Larson 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 F at 129 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 "Tango: Maureen" 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 "Tango: Maureen"?
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 "Tango: Maureen" use?
Just 28 chords: A, A7, Aaug, Ab, Ab7, Apow, B, Baug, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jonathan Larson songs work for kids?
Try "LA VIE BOHEME", "LOVE HEALS", "LIGHT MY CANDLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.