Nib blin’ on sponge cake,
watch in’ the sun sea bake
all of those tour ists cov ered in oil.
But But Strum min’ my six string
on my front porch swing.
that fro Smell those shrimp, they’re be gin nin’ to boil.
Wast in’ a (A7)way a gain in Mar ga (D)ri ta ville,
search in’ for my lost shak er of salt.
Some peo ple claim That there’s a (D)wom (A)an to blame,
but I know
it’s no bod y’s fault.
Don’t blew know rea son
I stayed here all sea son.
Noth in’ to show but this brand new tat
But there’s it’s a real beau ty,
a i can cut ie.
that fro How it got I have helps n’t a clue.
Wast in’ a (A7)way a gain in Mar ga (D)ri ta ville,
search in’ for my lost shak er of salt.
Some peo ple claim That there’s a (D)wom (A)an to blame,
now I think,
hell, it be my fault.
(D7)Yes, and
some peo ple claim That there’s a (D)wom (A)an to blame,
but I know
it’s my own damn fault.
Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Margaritaville”
- What key is "Margaritaville" in?
- "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett is in the key of D with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Margaritaville" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Margaritaville" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Margaritaville"?
- This arrangement of "Margaritaville" uses 5 chords: A, A7, D, D7, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Margaritaville" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Jimmy Buffett can I play here?
- Try "CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE", "COME MONDAY", "MARGARITAVILLE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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