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(C)Mar y had a ba by, (F)my
(C)Lord,
(Em)Mar y had a ba by, (Dm7)my
(G)Lord.
(C)Mar y had a ba by, (Fmaj7)Mar y had a (Am)ba by, (D7)Mar y had a ba by,
my (C)Lord.
(C)Laid him in a man ger, (F)my
(C)Lord,
(Em)laid him in a man ger, (Dm7)my
(G)Lord.
(C)Mar y had a ba by, (Fmaj7)laid him in a (Am)man ger, (D7)Mar y had a ba by,
my (C)Lord.
(C)What did she call him, (C)my
Lord?
(Em)What did she call him, (G)my
Lord?
(Am)Mar y had a (C)ba by, (Fmaj7)what did she (Am)call him?
(D7)Mar y had a ba by,
my (C)Lord.
(C)She called him Je sus, (C)my
Lord.
(Em)She called him Je sus, (G)my
Lord.
(Am)Mar y had a (C)ba by, (Fmaj7)she called him (Am)Je sus.
(D7)Mar y had a ba by,
my (C)Lord.
my (C)Lord.
Mary Had A Baby — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Mary Had A Baby" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Mary Had A Baby”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Mary Had A Baby" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Mary Had A Baby" is in C.
- What key is "Mary Had A Baby" by African-American Spiritual played in?
- Mary Had A Baby is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mary Had A Baby"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mary Had A Baby" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Mary Had A Baby"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mary Had A Baby"?
- "Mary Had A Baby" was originally performed by African-American Spiritual. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?
- Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Mary Had A Baby" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Mary Had A Baby" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.
- What chords are in "Mary Had A Baby"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.