Maggie May

· by Rod Stewart

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Lyrics

(D)Wake up, Mag gie I (C)think I got some thing to (G)say to you:

It’s (D)late Sep tem ber and I (C)real ly should be (G)back at school.

I (C)know I keep you a mused,

but I (C)feel I’m be ing (D)used.

Oh, (Am)Mag gie, I could n’t have (Bm)tried

an y (Am)more.

You (Am)lured me a way from (D)home,

just to (Am)save you from be ing a (D)lone.

You (Am)stole my heart and (D)that’s what real ly (G)hurts.

The (D)morn ing sun, when it’s (C)in your face, real ly (G)shows your age.

But (D)that don’t wor ry me (C)none; in my eyes, you’re (G)ev ’ry thing.

I (C)laughed at all of your (G)jokes,

my (C)love you did n’t need to coax.

Oh, (Am)Mag gie, I could n’t have (Bm)tried

an y (Am)more.

You (Am)lured me a way from (D)home,

just to (Am)save you from be ing a (D)lone.

You (Am)stole my heart and (D)that’s what real ly (G)hurts.

The (D)morn ing sun, when it’s (C)in your face, real ly (G)shows your age.

But (D)that don’t wor ry me (C)none; in my eyes, you’re (G)ev ’ry thing.

I (C)laughed at all of your (G)jokes,

my (C)love you did n’t need to coax.

Oh, (Am)Mag gie, I could n’t have (Bm)tried

an y (Am)more.

You

You (Am)face.

You made a first class fool out of (D)me,

but I’m as (Am)blind as a fool can be.

You (Am)stole my heart, but I (D)love you (C7)an y way.

Maggie May by Rod Stewart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Maggie May” by Rod Stewart in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Maggie May" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Maggie May"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Rod Stewart songs work for kids?: Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.