Hello Mary Lou

by The Statler Brothers
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Lyrics

You (C)passed me by one sun ny day, Be (F)flashed those big brown eyes my way and, (C)oo, I want ed you for (Cm)ev er (G7)more.

Now (C)I’m not one that gets a round, I (F)swear my feet stuck to the ground and (C)thought I (Am)nev er (Dm)did meet (G7)you be (C)fore.

I said, “Hel lo, Mar y Lou,

good bye, heart.” Sweet (C)Mar y Lou, I’m (D7)so in love with (G)you.

I (C)knew, Mar y Lou,

we’d nev er (Am)part, so hel (D7)lo, Mar y (G7)Lou, good bye (C)heart.

I (C)saw your lips, I heard your voice.

Be (F)lieve me, I just had no choice.

Wild (C)hors es could n’t make me (Cm)stay a (G7)way.

I (C)thought a bout a moon lit night, my (F)arms a bout you good and tight.

That’s (C)all I (Am)had to (Dm)see for (G7)me to (C)stay.

I said, “Hel lo, Mar y Lou,

good bye, heart.” Sweet (C)Mar y Lou, I’m (D7)so in love with (G)you.

I (C)knew, Mar y Lou,

we’d nev er (Am)part, so hel (D7)lo, Mar y (G7)Lou, good bye (C)heart.

I (C)heart.

Hello Mary Lou — Simple Sheet Music

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"Hello Mary Lou" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 180 BPM.

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

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About “Hello Mary Lou”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hello Mary Lou"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Hello Mary Lou" by The Statler Brothers played in?
Hello Mary Lou is arranged in the key of C 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 180 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 The Statler Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hello Mary Lou". Key of C, 180 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.