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(A)Wake up Mag gie I (G)think I’ve got some thing to (D)say to you.
It’s (A)late Sep tem ber and I (G)real ly should be back at school.
I (G)know I keep you a mused
but I (G)feel I’m be ing used.
Oh, (Em)Mag gie I could n’t have (F#m)tried
a ny (Em)more.
You (Em)led me a way from (A)home just to (Em)save you from be ing a (A)lone.
You (Em)stole my heart and that’s what real ly hurts.
The (A)morn ing sun, when (G)in your face real ly (D)shows your age.
But (A)that don’t wor ry me none, in my eyes you’re ’ry
(G)laugh at all of your jokes,
my love did n’t need to
Oh, (Em)Mag gie I could n’t have (F#m)tried
a ny (Em)more.
You (Em)led me a way from
soul that’s a I can do with out.
(A)I sup pose I could col (G)lect my books and get on (D)back to school
or (A)steal my dad dy’s cue and make a liv ing out of (D)play ing pool.
Or (G)find my self a rock ’n’ roll (D)band that (G)needs a help ing hand.
Oh, (Em)Mag gie I wish I’d (F#m)nev er seen your face.
You made a (Em)first class fool out of (A)me but I’m as (Em)blind as a fool can be.
You (Em)stole my heart but I (A)love you a ny way.
(D)Mag gie, I (Em7add11)wish I’d
nev er seen your (D)face.
(D)Mag gie, I (Em7add11)wish I’d
nev er seen your (D)face.
Maggie May — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 128 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Maggie May”
- Can I sing "Maggie May" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Maggie May" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart in?
- The backing track is in D at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Maggie May" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Maggie May"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Maggie May", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Maggie May" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Maggie May"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Maggie May"?
- "Maggie May" was originally performed by Rod Stewart. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rod Stewart are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rod Stewart: "As Time Goes By", "For All We Know", "It Had To Be You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Maggie May" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Maggie May" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Maggie May" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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