Mercedes Benz

by Janis Joplin
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Lyrics

Oh, Lord, won’t you buy me a Mer ce des Benz?

My friends all drive Porsch es, I must make a mends.

Worked hard all my life time, no help from my friends.

So, Lord, won’t you buy me a Mer ce des Benz?

Oh, Lord, won’t you buy me a col or T.

V.?

Dial ing for Dol lars is try ing to find me.

I wait for de liv er y each day un til three.

So, Lord, won’t you buy me a col or T.

V.?

Oh, Lord, won’t you buy me a night on the town?

I’m count ing on you Lord, please, don’t let me down;

Prove that you love me and buy the next round.

Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a night on the town?

Ev ’ry bod y; Oh, Benz?

Mercedes Benz by Janis Joplin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mercedes Benz”

What key is "Mercedes Benz" in?
"Mercedes Benz" by Janis Joplin is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Mercedes Benz" 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 "Mercedes Benz" 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.
What chords are used in "Mercedes Benz"?
This arrangement of "Mercedes Benz" uses 1 chord: C. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Mercedes Benz" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "LITTLE GIRL BLUE", "PIECE OF MY HEART". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.