Maria

by Blondie
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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

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Maria" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 160 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Maria”

Can I play "Maria" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Maria" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Maria" by Blondie played in?
Maria is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Maria"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Maria" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Maria"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Maria"?
"Maria" was originally performed by Blondie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Maria"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Apow, B, D, Dpow, E, Epow, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by Blondie can I play here?
Try "HEART OF GLASS", "CALL ME", "SUNDAY GIRL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Maria"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Maria" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Maria"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Maria" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.