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Athletic Theme


The song "Athletic Theme" is a well-known composition in the key of D major, written by Koji Kondo. It originated as the background music for levels in the popular video game Super Mario Bros. 3, which was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988. Koji Kondo, a renowned Japanese composer, is famous for his iconic compositions for various Nintendo games, including Super Mario Bros. series. The song has been performed by numerous musicians and orchestras over the years, and it has become a fan favorite. As for trivia, "Athletic Theme" is also referred to as "Running Theme" and "Run, Jump, Throw!" The melody of the song is catchy and energetic, perfectly capturing the spirit of Mario's athletic endeavors throughout the game.

Athletic Theme
Super Mario Bros . Wonder - Koji Kondo

[intro]
DO la fa# re do la1 fa1# mi1 re1# re1
RE RE RE RE

[melodia]
la1# si1 re si1 sol
sol1 mi sol DO
si DO DO DO DO
la si la sol
( 2x )

MI MI RE# MI
MI RE# RE RE DO# RE
si DO DO si DO
la si si la sol

MI MI RE# MI
FA# MI RE RE SOL sol
sol sol sol sol
mi sol sol sol la

la1# si1 re si1 sol
sol1 mi sol DO
si DO DO DO DO
la si la sol
( 2x )

SI RE3 SI SOL RE
RE SOL SI DO3
MI3 DO3 SOL MI
MI MI SOL LA
DO3 LA FA# RE
RE FA# SOL LA
DO3 LA SOL RE
RE RE SOL LA
RE3 LA SOL RE
RE RE SOL SI
RE3 SI SOL RE
RE SOL SI DO3
MI3 DO3 SOL MI
MI MI SOL LA
DO3 LA FA# RE