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Overworld


The "Overworld" theme, composed by Koji Kondo, is a key musical piece featured in various installments of the popular video game series "Super Mario Bros." Typically played in the key of C major, it serves as the background music for the main gameplay sections where the player navigates through various levels. Koji Kondo, a renowned video game composer, created this iconic melody for the original "Super Mario Bros." game released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Known for its catchy and uplifting melody, the "Overworld" theme has become synonymous with the Mario franchise and is instantly recognizable to gamers worldwide. Its upbeat tempo and memorable motifs perfectly complement the game's adventurous and lighthearted atmosphere, contributing to its enduring popularity over the years.

Super Mario Bros . 3 Overworld - Koji Kondo

[intro]
g1 g g f a a# b
g g c

[melodia]
e d# e
d# e a c
e d# e e c d

e d# e
d# e a c
e d# e g a c

a a c c
f a
g g c c
e g
f f a a
d f
e e g g
c e
a a c c
f a
a a c c
f a

b b c c c# c# d d
g g