Maybe

by The Chantels

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Lyrics

(Bb)May

be,

if (Gm)I hold your ’ry (Gm)hand,

you will un der (F7)stand.

(F7)And (Bb)may

be,

if (Gm)I kissed your ’ry (Gm)lips,

I’d be at your com (F7)mand.

Oh,

(Bb)may be.

(Bb)May

be,

if (Gm)I pray ev ’ry (Gm)night,

you’ll come back to (F7)me.

(F7)And (Bb)may

be,

if (Gm)I cry ev ’ry (Gm)day,

you’ll come back to com (F7)stay.

Oh,

(Bb)may be.

I prayed and prayed

to the Lord

to send you back, my love.

(Eb)But in stead,

you came to me

(Cm)on ly in

(F7)my

dreams.

(F7)stay.

Oh,

may be.

(May be, may be, (Bb)may be.)

May be.

(May be, may be, (Bb)may be.)

May be.

(May be, may be, (Bb)may be.)

(Bb)may be.)

May be.

(May be, may be, (Bb)may be.)

Maybe by The Chantels — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Maybe by The Chantels 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 Eb at 105 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 "Maybe" 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 "Maybe"?
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.
How many chords does "Maybe" use?
Just 8 chords: Bb, Bb7, Cm, Eb, F, F6, F7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.