I Nib blin’ on sponge cake,
I watch in’ the sun bake;
with all of those tour ists this cov ered with oil.
But But Strum min’ my six string
a on my front porch swing.
that Smell those shrimp; they’re be gin ning to boil.
Wast in’ a (A)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
hell, it’s no bod y’s fault.
I Don’t know the rea son
I stayed here all sea son
with noth ing to show but to brand new tat too.
But there’s it’s a real beau ty,
and Mex i can cu tie;
that how it got here I have n’t a clue.
Wast in’ a (A)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,
it’s it could be my fault.
Yes, and
some peo ple claim that there’s a (D)wom (A)an to blame,
and 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 100 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 100 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 4 chords: A, D, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Margaritaville" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- 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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