Other arrangements of Maria
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Maria" by Blondie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
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About “Maria”
- Can I learn "Maria" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Maria" with hands-separate practice in A at 160 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Maria"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Maria" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Maria"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Maria" is in the key of A at 160 BPM.