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Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Margaritaville" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 124 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 “Margaritaville”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Margaritaville" 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. "Margaritaville" is in D.
- What key is "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett played in?
- Margaritaville 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 "Margaritaville"?
- The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Margaritaville" 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 "Margaritaville"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Margaritaville"?
- "Margaritaville" was originally performed by Jimmy Buffett. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Margaritaville"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, A7, D, D7, G.
- What other songs by Jimmy Buffett can I play here?
- Try "CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE", "COME MONDAY", "MARGARITAVILLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Margaritaville" 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. "Margaritaville" is in the key of D at 124 BPM.
- What chords are in "Margaritaville"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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