Lyrics
(C)How do you solve a prob lem like Ma (G7)ri a?
(C)How do you catch a cloud and pin it (Dm)down?
(C)How do you find a word that means Ma (F)ri a?
A (D7)flib ber ti gib bet!
A (Fm)will o’ the wisp!
A (G7)clown!
(C)Man y a thing you know you’d like to (G7)tell her.
(C)Man y a thing she ought to un der (Dm)stand.
But (Cm)how do you make her stay and (G)lis ten to all you say?
(Cm)How do you keep a wave up on the (G7)sand?
Oh, (C)how do you solve a prob lem like Ma (F)ri a?
(C)How do you hold (Cdim)a (F)moon beam in (G7)your (C)hand?
Maria by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Maria”
- What key is "Maria" in?
- "Maria" by Rodgers & Hammerstein is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Maria" 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 "Maria" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Maria" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
- Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.