Main Theme (Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins)
The title of this article is official, but it comes from a Japanese source.
If an acceptable English name is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.
| "Main Theme" | |
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| "Main Theme" in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | |
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| Composed by: Kazumi Totaka | |
| Key | D major, E major |
| BPM | 150 |
| First appearance | Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
The "Main Theme"[1] is a musical theme composed by Kazumi Totaka for the overworld stages in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
History[edit]
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins[edit]
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins marks the first appearance of the "Main Theme", and features several arrangements of it, the first of which being heard on the file select screen. The map theme for the Tree Zone is also an arrangement of the "Main Theme".
The original version of the "Main Theme" is the most common course theme by far. It plays in regular overground courses such as the Gate Course, the Scenic Course and the Bubble Course, a handful of boss courses (Owl Course and Block Course), and all the Secret Courses.
One arrangement that is used in courses is the game's equivalent of the Underground theme, as it is heard on dark or dimly-lit courses such as the Tree Trunk Course, the Attic Course, the Whale Course, and several courses in the Pumpkin Zone. Another arrangement is heard in two courses of the Tree Zone (Roots Course and Leaf Course), as well two courses from the Mario Zone (Gear Course and Gumball Course); this theme also incorporates World 3 Map (Water Land) from Super Mario Bros. 3. A third arrangement for courses is heard in the Bee Hive Course, the Flower Course, the Crane Course, and the Sunken Ship Course; a fourth one is heard in the Manhole Course, the Fireplace Course, and the Cheep Cheep Course; and a fifth one is only heard in the Moon Course.
The Haunted House Course features an arrangement of the Coin Room theme from Super Mario Land which also incorporates Super Mario Land 2's "Main Theme".
The "Main Theme" has also been arranged for boss battles, losing a life, and the Game Over screen.
 File Select - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
| Tree Zone Map - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
| Underground Theme - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
| Athletic Theme - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
| Indoors Theme - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
| Macro/Coast Theme - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
| Moon Theme - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
| Ghost House Theme - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
| Boss Theme - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
| Player Down - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
| Game Over - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | File info 0:30 |
Super Mario Compact Disco[edit]
The Super Mario Compact Disco features a remix of the "Main Theme" and "Bonus Game" titled "Six Golden Coins".
| Six Golden Coins - The remix heard in the Super Mario Compact Disco | File info 0:30 |
Lyrics[edit]
Here we are, Super Mario Land number two
Grab six coins, you're through
To face Wario in his castle
My alter ego and evil rascal
He's got the princess bound up as captive
And anyway you check it, it's unattractive
So on and on the story unfolds
On the search for those six pieces of gold
Now Turtle, Pumpkin, just to name a few
Of the zones you got to pass through
So hop to Hippo level, and grab a bubble
Go outer space on the double
But while you're swimming, beware of sharks
'Cause there's villains out there to tear you apart
On and on the story unfolds
On the search for those six pieces of gold
Now bonus levels are packed with gifts
Power-up, extra life, it's hit and pick
Armored with fireballs, be well prepared
But better yet, grab those bunny ears
Fight against witches and dirty rats
And you can stomp the other bosses when they attack
On and on the story unfolds
On the search for those six pieces of gold
Mario Kart World[edit]
Mario Kart World features an arrangement of the "Main Theme" that can play in any VS Race route, menus, and Free Roam.
| Main Theme (Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins) - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart World | File info 0:30 |
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | Game Boy | 1992 | Original | 「メインテーマ」 (Mein Tēma)[1] | Kazumi Totaka |
| Arrangement | |||||
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Compact Disco | 1993 | Remix | "Six Golden Coins" | Simon Harris, Colin Case |
| Super Mario Compact Disco (cassette) | Past remix (Super Mario Compact Disco) | 「6つの金貨~スーパーマリオランド2」 (Muttsu no Kinka ~ Sūpā Mario Rando 2) | ||
| The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music | 2015 | Original | 「メインテーマ」 (Mein Tēma) | Kazumi Totaka |
| Super Mario Compact Disco – 35th Anniversary Edition | 2020 | Remix | "Six Golden Coins (feat. MC Mario) [Remastered]" | Simon Harris, Colin Case |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | メインテーマ[1] Mein Tēma |
Main Theme |
