Hello Mary Lou

by Ricky Nelson
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You (Bb)passed me (Bbmaj7)by one (Bb6)sun ny day, Be (Eb)flashed those big brown eyes my way, and (Bb)ooh, I want ed you for (Bbdim)ev er (F7)more.

Now (Bb)I’m not (Bbmaj7)one that (Bb6)gets a round, I (Eb)swear my feet stuck to the (Edim7)ground, and (Bb)though I (Gm)nev er (Eb)did meet (F)you be (Bb)fore.

I said, “Hel lo, Mar (F7)y (Bb)Lou,

good bye, heart.

Sweet (Bb)Mar y Lou, I’m (C7)so in love with (F7)you.

(Bb)Knew, (F7)Mar y (Bb)Lou,

we’d (D)nev (D7)er (Gm)part, so hel (C7)lo, Mar y (F7)Lou, good bye, (Bb)heart.”

(F7)I (Bb)saw your (Bbmaj7)lips, I (Bb6)heard your voice.

Be (Eb)lieve me, I just had no choice; wild (Bb)hors es could n’t make me (Bbdim)stay a (F7)way.

I (Bb)thought a (Bbmaj7)bout a (Bb6)moon lit night, my (Eb)arms a bout you good an’ (Edim7)tight; that’s (Bb)all I (Gm)had to (Eb)see for (F)me to (Bb)stay.

I said, “Hel lo, Mar (F7)y (Bb)Lou,

good bye, heart.

Sweet (Bb)Mar y Lou, I’m (C7)so in love with (F7)you.

(Bb)Knew, (F7)Mar y (Bb)Lou,

we’d (D)nev (D7)er (Gm)part, so hel (C7)lo, Mar y (F7)Lou, good bye, (Bb)heart.”

(F7)I (Bb)heart.”

Hello Mary Lou — Piano Lead Sheet

"Hello Mary Lou" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 200 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Hello Mary Lou

Where are the chord symbols for "Hello Mary Lou" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Hello Mary Lou" is in Eb.
What key is "Hello Mary Lou" by Ricky Nelson played in?
Hello Mary Lou is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hello Mary Lou"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hello Mary Lou" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hello Mary Lou"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hello Mary Lou"?
"Hello Mary Lou" was originally performed by Ricky Nelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hello Mary Lou"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbdim, Bbmaj7, C7, D7, Daug, +4 more.
What other songs by Ricky Nelson can I play here?
Try "TRAVELIN' MAN", "GARDEN PARTY", "LONESOME TOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Hello Mary Lou" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Hello Mary Lou" is in the key of Eb at 200 BPM.
What chords are in "Hello Mary Lou"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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