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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 100 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”
- 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 100 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 4 chords: A, D, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Margaritaville" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Margaritaville" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Margaritaville" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.