Mary Had A Baby

by African-American Spiritual
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Mary Had A Baby" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mary Had A Baby"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Mary Had A Baby". Key of C, 88 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.