The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! theme song

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! theme song (known primarily in the United States as "The Mario Rap") is used in every episode of the aforementioned show. It is loosely based on the main theme used in the original 1985 Super Mario Bros. video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System, originally composed by Koji Kondo.

Like with many other animated series, there are various other arrangements of the theme song depending on the region.

English
This opening theme, titled "The Mario Rap", or as simply "Mario Rap", also known as the "Plumber Rap" (for the first part) or the "Super Mario Bros. Super Show Animated Opening" (for the second part), is used in the original English version of the series. It is used for all 52 episodes of the series. During the show's original run, it was used from September 4 to November 30, 1989.

''Hey paisanos! It's the Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''
 * First part

We're the Mario Brothers, and plumbing's our game We're not like the others who get all the fame If your sink is in trouble, you can call us on the double We're faster than the others, you'll be hooked on the Brothers, uh! H-hooked on the brothers (Gimme gimme, gimme gimme!) Yo, you're in for a treat, so hang on to your seat Get ready for adventure and remarkable feats You'll meet Koopa, the Troopas, the Princess, and the others Hangin' with the plumbers, you'll be hooked on the brothers! To the bridge! Uh, uh! I said-a h-h-h-h-hooked on the brothers! The brothers! The brothers!

It's the Mario Brothers and plumbing's the game Found the secret warp zone while working on a drain Lend the Princess a hand in the mushroom land Join the action with the plumbers, you'll be hooked on the brothers! Now... Evil Koopa and his Troopas are up to misbehavin' They kidnapped the Princess; Mushroom Land needs savin' Abusin' and confusin' everybody he discovers They can't help but be hooked on the brothers, uh!
 * Second part

French
Hé, vous! Réveillez-vous! C'est l'heure du fabuleux Super Mario Bros.
 * -|Lyrics=

Eh, connais-tu les deux frères, les deux frères plombier? Hèros, pas zéros, dans les jeux vidéos! Bizarre, bizarre, tout parait bizarre chez les plombiers. Quand ils réparent les fuites, ils partent dans les tuyaux! Huh!

Huh-uh-uh! (Super Mario Bros.!)

Ils vivent entourés par des créatures. Étrange et loufoques, autant que bouffi! Et quand ils sont emportés par les eaux, c'est l'aventure! Ils sauvent des princesses! (Les Super Mario Bros.)

Les Super......Mario Bros. Les Super Mario Bros.!

Huh! Huh!

Les Sup-Sup-Sup-Super Mario Bros.! (Mario Bros.!) (Mario Bros.!)

Hey, you! Wake up! It's time for the fabulous Super Mario Bros.
 * -|Translation=

Hey, do you know these two brothers, the two plumber brothers? They're heroes, not losers, from video games! Bizarre, bizarre, everything seems bizarre about these plumbers. When they fix leaks, they go down pipes! Huh!

Huh-uh-uh! (Super Mario Bros.!)

They live surrounded by creatures. Weird and wacky, as well as puffy! And when they're washed away, it's an adventure! They save princesses! (The Super Mario Bros.)

The Super......Mario Bros. The Super Mario Bros.!

Huh! Huh!

The Sup-Sup-Sup-Super Mario Bros.! (Mario Bros.!) (Mario Bros.!)

German
This version uses a slightly different arrangement compared to the original English version.

Hallo Freunde! Jetzt kommt die Super Mario Bros Super Show.
 * -|Lyrics=

Wir sind die Mario Brothers, als Klempner bekannt! Ah-ah, nicht wie die anderen berühmt in Land. Ist die Spüle mal im Eimer, eilt der Jobber wie sonst keiner. Immer schneller, niemals müde, fahrt ab auf die Brüder!

Fahrt ab auf die Brüder!

Wow, jetzt geht's ab, so halt dich fest auf Sitz, im Abenteuer und gigantischen Tricks! Es gibt Koopas, und Troopas, die Prinzessin und die ander'n, halt an, mein Bruder, fahrt ab auf die Brüder!

Hello friends! Now comes the Super Mario Bros Super Show.
 * -|Translation=

We are the Mario Brothers, known as plumbers! Ah-ah, not like the others that are famous in the country. Once the sink breaks down, the worker hurries like no one else. Always quick, never tired, go for the brothers!

Go for the brothers!

Wow, here we go, so hold on tight to your seat, for adventures and gigantic tricks! There are Koopas, and Troopas, the princess and the others, hold on, my brother, go for the brothers!

Hier sind die Mario Brothers beim Klempnerspiel, zu der geheimen Zone durch den Abfluss fiel. Rettet die Prinzessin im Pilzewunderland. Volle Pulle mit den beiden, fahrt ab auf die Brüder!
 * -|Lyrics=

Yeah! Die Koopas und die Troopas denken nur an böses Zeug, verschleppen die Prinzessin - Pilzewunderland ahoi! Amüsiert, doch verwirrt und jeder wird entdeckt. Ja, da kann auch jeder wetten: Ihr fahrt ab auf die Brüder!

Here are the Mario Brothers at the plumbersgame, fell to the secret zone through the drain. Save the princess in the Mushroomwonderland. Full power with the both, go for the brothers!
 * -|Translation=

Yeah! The Koopas and the Troopas only think about evil stuff, abduct the princess - Mushroomwonderland ahoy! Amused, but confused and everyone gets discovered. Yes, everyone can bet that: You go for the brothers!

Italian
This version was used on Fox Kids airings of the dub, as well as on home video releases, replacing the version sung by Christina D'Avena, listed below.

Siamo Mario e Luigi, gli idraulici. Non siam come tutti gli altri e tu sai perchè! Se si rompe qualche tubo, devi solo farti furbo, perchè lavoriamo in coppia, però il prezzo non raddoppia!
 * -|Lyrics=

Su-Su-Su-Super Mario!

Didy diddy, didy diddy, ah!

Ma pensaci un po', di meglio non si può! Preparati a viaggiare in un mondo speciale! C'è Re Atilla, Ughetto, la Principessa Amarena! Rimani con noi, che vale proprio la pena. (Vai così!)

Uh-uh!

Ohhhhhhhh (vai così, sì, sì!)

Su-Super Mario!

We are Mario and Luigi, the plumbers. We're not like everyone else, and you know why! If a few pipes break, you just have to be smart, Because we work in pairs, but the price is not doubled!
 * -|Translation=

Su-Su-Su-Super Mario!

Didy diddy, didy diddy, ah!

But think about it, that's as good as it gets! Get ready to travel to a special world! There's King Koopa, Toad and Princess Toadstool! Stay with us, it's well worth it. (Way to go!)

Uh-uh!

Ohhhhhhh (way to go, yeah, yeah!)

Su-Super Mario!

Italian



 * Singers: Cristina D'Avena

This version was originally made for the Italian dub of the series when it was initially broadcast on Canale 5 and Italia 1. It uses a completely different melody compared to other versions, and was composed by Massimiliano Pani, with lyrics written by Alessandra Valeri Manera. In subsequent reruns on other channels, a dub of the original English theme song was used instead, listed above.


 * TV version

(Davvero!)
 * -|Lyrics=

Con Super Mario, chi lo sa cosa adesso qui accadrà? È un temerario che se ne va per le fiabe qua e là.

Ha il coraggio salverà chi nei guai si caccerà. Che tipo saggio, eccolo qua!

(Davvero?)

Lui ha solo una maglia blu, e una buffa tuta rossa. Ha con sé un funghetto che veste sempre col gilè.

Che tosto, Super Mario! coi baffi all'insù! Si butta sempre in tutto a testa in giù.

Che sballo, Super Mario! Se ingrassa ancora un po', diventerà più tondo di un oblò!

Con Super Mario, è necessario che il sogno sia realtà. Con Super Mario, l'immaginario diventa verità!

Con Super Mario, è necessario che il sogno sia realtà. Con Super Mario, l'immaginario diventa verità!

(Davvero?)

(Davvero!)

(Really!)
 * -|Translation=

With Super Mario, who knows what will happen here now? He's a daredevil who goes off into fairy tales here and there.

He has the courage to save those who get into trouble. What a clever fellow, here he is!

(Really?)

He wears nothing but a blue shirt, and funny red overalls. He has with him a little mushroom who always wears a vest.

What a tough guy, Super Mario! with his mustache sticking up! He always jumps into everything headfirst.

What a riot, Super Mario! If he gets any fatter, he'll become rounder than a porthole!

With Super Mario, it's necessary that dreams come true. With Super Mario, the imaginary becomes reality!

With Super Mario, it's necessary that dreams come true. With Super Mario, the imaginary becomes reality!

(Really?)

(Really!)


 * Extended version

Korean

 * Singers: Jo Gab Gyeong

This version, like the original English version, is based on the original Super Mario Bros. main theme, although the melody is a bit different and there is no rapping.

마리오 마리지, 우리는 마리오 형제 말썽장이 친구들 천만의 말씀.
 * -|Lyrics=

우리는 의리의 형제 정의의 용사. 놀 때는 신나게 모든 걸 잊고.

우리가 하는 일은 아무리 힘들어도, 우리 형제 뭉치면 안 되는 게 없어요!

얄밉고 험상궂은 구파와 악당들. 얼마든지 와 보렴 천하의 악당들!

우리에겐 신비한 마법의 꽃이 있다네. 우리들은 용감한 마리오 형제!

우리에겐 신비한 마법의 꽃이 있다네. 우리들은 용감한 마리오 형제!

마리오! 마리오! 슈퍼 마리오! Mario and Luigi, we are the Mario Bros. Mischievous brothers worth a thousand words.
 * -|Translation=

We are loyal brothers, warriors of justice. When we're having fun, we lose track of everything.

No matter how hard our work is, There's nothing we can't do together as brothers!

Sneaky, nasty crooks and scoundrels. Feel free to come at us, villains of the world!

We bear a mysterious magical flower. We are the brave Mario Bros.!

We bear a mysterious magical flower. We are the brave Mario Bros.!

Mario! Mario! Super Mario!

Trivia

 * The "Mario Rap" would later be re-used and re-arranged for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, under the title "Mario Brothers Rap". The original English version of the movie is the only one that retains the lyrics from the show, whereas other versions, like the French version, would be rewritten and re-arranged to be closer to the original English lyrics.