What key is "Maria" in?

"Maria" by Blondie is in the key of A with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Maria" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "Maria"?

This arrangement of "Maria" uses 9 chords: A, Apow, B, D, Dpow, E, Epow, F#m, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Maria" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Blondie can I play here?

Try "HEART OF GLASS", "CALL ME", "SUNDAY GIRL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

She (A)moves like she don’t care,

in (F#m)smooth as silk, and the (D)cool as air.

(A)Ooh, it (E)makes you wan na cry.

re.

She (A)does n’t know your name and your (F#m)heart beats like a (D)sub way train.

(A)Ooh, it (E)makes you wan na die.

Ooh, don’t you (E)wan na take her,

ooh, don’t wan na (E)make her all your (F#m)own?

Ma (A)ri a,

you’ve got to see her,

go (A)in sane and (E)out of your mind.

Re (A)gi na,

a ve Ma ri a,

a (A)mil lion and (E)one can dle lights.

I’ve (A)seen this thing be fore

in (F#m)my best friend and the (D)boy next door, (A)fool for (E)love and full of fi re.

Won’t (A)come in from the rain; she’s your (F#m)o ceans run ning (D)down the drain.

(A)Blue as (E)ice you and de sire.

Ooh, Don’t you (E)wan na make her,

ooh, don’t wan you (E)wan na take her (F#m)home?

Ma (A)ri a,

you’ve got to see her,

go (A)in sane and (E)out of your mind.

Re (A)gi na,

a ve Ma ri a,

a (A)mil lion and (E)one can dle lights.

I’ve

Ooh, don’t you (E)wan na break her,

(D)Ooh, don’t you (E)wan na take her (F#m)home?

She (A)walks like she don’t care,

(F#m)walk in’ on im (D)port ed air.

(A)Ooh,

it (E)makes you wan na die.

Ma (A)ri a,

you’ve got to see her,

go (A)in sane and (E)out of your mind.

Re (A)gi na,

a ve Ma ri a,

a (A)mil lion and (E)one can dle lights.

Ma (A)ri a,

you’ve got to see her,

go (A)in sane and (E)out of your mind.

Re (A)gi na,

a ve Ma ri a,

a (A)mil lion and (E)one can dle lights.

Ma (A)ri a.

Maria by Blondie

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Maria”

What key is "Maria" in?: "Maria" by Blondie is in the key of A with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Maria" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Maria"?: This arrangement of "Maria" uses 9 chords: A, Apow, B, D, Dpow, E, Epow, F#m, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Maria" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Blondie can I play here?: Try "HEART OF GLASS", "CALL ME", "SUNDAY GIRL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.