Maria Maria Chords
Learn to play “Maria Maria” by Santana on guitar — played in the key of Am, using Am, Dm, Em and G. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Maria Maria
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About Maria Maria
Santana's “Maria Maria” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — Am, Dm, Em, G, F and E — with the progression centred on Am, Dm and Em. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Maria Maria — FAQ
What key is “Maria Maria” in?
“Maria Maria” by Santana is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Maria Maria”?
“Maria Maria” uses 6 chords: Am, Dm, Em, G, F and E.
Is “Maria Maria” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Maria Maria” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Maria Maria”?
“Maria Maria” is performed by Santana.
Is there a play-along video for “Maria Maria”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Maria Maria”?
“Maria Maria” is categorised as Pop.
