Cheeseburger In Paradise

by Jimmy Buffett
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Tried to a (G)mend my bout car niv o rous hab its, men, they’d eat the (G)made it near ly (A)sev en ty days.

Los in’ weight with out (A)speed, eat in’ sun flow er seeds, Well, it re (E)drink in’ lots of car rot juice and (A)soak in’ up rays.

But at (G)night, I’d have these won der ful dreams, When some in kind of sen su ous treat.

Not just zuc (D)chi ni, fet tue ci ne, or bul gar wheat, but a (G)big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat.

(G)Cheese (A)burg er in (D)par a dise, (Par a dise.) (A)heav en on earth with an on ion be slice.

(Par a dise.) (A)Not too par tic u lar, not too pre cise, I’m just a cheese burg er in (A)par a dise.

(A)Heard a bout the old o time hab or men, they’d eat the (G)same it thing a (A)gain and a gain.

Los in’ Warm beer and (A)bread eat they said could raise the Well, it re (E)minds me of the men u at a (A)Hol i day Inn.

But at (G)Times have changed for sail ors these days.

When I’m in port, I get what I need.

Not just Ha (D)va nas or ba na nas or dai qui ris, but that (G)A i can a tion on I of feed.

(G)Cheese (A)burg er in (D)par a dise, (Par a dise.) (A)Me di um rare, with an mus tard’d be slice.

(Par a dise.) (A)Heav en on earth with an on ion pre slice, (Par a dise.) cheese burg er in (A)par a dise.

(CN.C.)I like mine with let tuce and to ma to, Heinz Fif ty sev en and french fried po ta toes, big ko sher pick le and a cold draft beer.

Well, good god al might y, which way do I steer for my (G)cheese (A)bur ger in (D)par a dise?

(Par a dise.) (A)Mak in’ the best of ev ’ry tue and vice.

(Par a dise.) (A)Worth ev ’ry damn bit of (D)sac ri fice to get a cheese burg er in (A)par a (D)dise, to be a cheese (D)bur ger in (A)par a (D)dise.

I’m just a cheese (D)burg er in (A)par a (D)dise.

(CN.C.)I like mine with let tuce and to ma to, Heinz Fif ty sev en and french fried po ta toes.

Big ko sher pick le and a cold draft beer.

Well, good god, al might y, which way do I steer?

(CN.C.)I like mine with let tuce and to ma to, Heinz Fif ty sev en and french fried po ta toes.

Big ko sher pick le and a cold draft beer.

Well, good god, al might y, which way do I steer?

Cheeseburger In Paradise — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Cheeseburger In Paradise" by Jimmy Buffett in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 140 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Cheeseburger In Paradise

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Cheeseburger In Paradise"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Cheeseburger In Paradise" by Jimmy Buffett played in?
Cheeseburger In Paradise is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cheeseburger In Paradise"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cheeseburger In Paradise" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Cheeseburger In Paradise"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cheeseburger In Paradise"?
"Cheeseburger In Paradise" was originally performed by Jimmy Buffett. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cheeseburger In Paradise"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, E, G.
What other songs by Jimmy Buffett can I play here?
Try "COME MONDAY", "MARGARITAVILLE", "MARGARITAVILLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Cheeseburger In Paradise" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 140 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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