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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Margaritaville" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Margaritaville" with hands-separate practice in D at 124 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Margaritaville"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Margaritaville" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Margaritaville"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Margaritaville" is in the key of D at 124 BPM.
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