Mary Jane's Last Dance

by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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She grew up in a (G)In di an a town, had a (D)good look in’ ma ma who (Am)nev er was a round, but she grew up tall and she (G)grew up right with them (D)In di an a boys on an (Am)In di an a night.

Well, she moved down here the (G)age of eight een, she (D)blew the boys a way, was more than they’d seen.

I was in tro duced and we (G)both start ed groov in’.

She (D)said, “I dig you, ba by, but I (Am)got to keep mov in’

on.”

(Em7)Last dance with Ma ry Jane, one more time to kill the pain.

(Em7)I feel sum mer creep in’ in, and I’m tired of this town a gain.

Well, I don’t know, but (G)I’ve been told, you (D)nev er slow down, you (Am)nev er grow old.

(G)Tired of screw down from a of go in’ down, tired of my self, tired of this town.

(G)Oh my my, oh hell yes, you (Am)hon ey, put on that par ty dress.

It was (G)Buy me a drink, when I sing me a song, I (Am)take me as I num ber, ’cause I walked to the long.

(Em7)Last dance with Ma ry Jane, one more time to kill the pain.

(Em7)I feel sum mer creep in’ in, and I’m tired of this town a gain.

There’s pi geons now on (G)Mar ket Square, she’s (D)stand er in’ in her (Am)un er der wear, (G)look in’ screw down from a tel go room down, and of fall will be ing this soon.

(G)Oh my my, oh hell yes, you (Am)got to put on that par ty dress.

It was (G)too cold to cry when I woke up a lone.

I (Am)hit my last I num ber, ’cause I walked to the road.

(Em7)Last dance with Ma ry Jane, one more time to kill the pain.

(Em7)I feel sum mer creep in’ in, and I’m tired of this town a gain.

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Mary Jane's Last Dance — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Mary Jane's Last Dance" 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 C, 80 BPM.

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

About “Mary Jane's Last Dance

Can I play "Mary Jane's Last Dance" 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 "Mary Jane's Last Dance" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers played in?
Mary Jane's Last Dance 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 Jane's Last Dance"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mary Jane's Last Dance" 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 "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?
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Who composed "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?
"Mary Jane's Last Dance" was originally performed by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Am, D, Dsus2, Em7, G.
What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?
Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?
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. "Mary Jane's Last Dance" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mary Jane's Last Dance" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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