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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mercedes Benz" by Janis Joplin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 100 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 “Mercedes Benz”
- What key is "Mercedes Benz" by Janis Joplin played in?
- Mercedes Benz is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mercedes Benz"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mercedes Benz" 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 "Mercedes Benz"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mercedes Benz"?
- "Mercedes Benz" was originally performed by Janis Joplin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mercedes Benz"?
- This arrangement uses 1 chord: C. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
- Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "LITTLE GIRL BLUE", "PIECE OF MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mercedes Benz" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mercedes Benz" by Janis Joplin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Mercedes Benz" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Mercedes Benz" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.