Lyrics
(CN.C.)Ma ri a le na, (C)you’re the an swer (Ebdim)to a (Dm7)pray’r.
Ma ri a le na, can’t you see how (G)much I (C)care?
To (C)me your voice is like the ech o (Ebdim)of a (Dm)sigh, and (G7)when you’re near, my heart can’t speak a (Cmaj7)bove a sigh.
(CN.C.)Ma ri a le na, (C)say that we will (Ebdim)nev er (Dm7)part.
Ma ri a le na, (E7)take me to your (Am)heart.
A (F)love like mine is (Fm6)great e nough for (C)two.
To share this (D7)love is real ly (G7)all I ask of (C)you.
(CN.C.)Ma ri a le na, (C)you’re the an swer (Ebdim)to a (Dm7)pray’r.
Ma ri a le na, can’t you see how (G)much I (C)care?
To (C)me your voice is like the ech o (Ebdim)of a (Dm)sigh, and (G7)when you’re near, my heart can’t speak a (Cmaj7)bove a sigh.
(CN.C.)Ma ri a le na, (C)say that we will (Ebdim)nev er (Dm7)part.
Ma ri a le na, (E7)take me to your (Am)heart.
A (F)love like mine is (Fm6)great e nough for (C)two.
To share this (D7)love is real ly (G7)all I ask of (C)you.
(CN.C.)Ma ri a le na, (C)you.
Maria Elena by Lorenzo Barcelata
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Maria Elena”
- What key is "Maria Elena" in?
- "Maria Elena" by Lorenzo Barcelata is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Maria Elena" 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 Elena" 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 Elena" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.