(A)Wake up Mag gie I it’s (G)think I’ve got some thing to ly (D)say to you.
But It’s (A)late in Sep a tem ber and I (G)real ther ly a should be you back (D)ev at thing.
school.
I (G)know I did was keep you a mused
but I the (G)feel you I’m be ing the used.
(A)coax.
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 and that’s (A)pain what can real ly hurts.
The (A)morn ing sun, ed when a (G)in I’ve your face thing real ly (D)shows your age.
But But (A)that in don’t a wor ry me none, (G)mo ther in a my eyes you you’re (D)ev ’ry out.
school.
I (G)laugh at did was all of your jokes,
my love the ing, did n’t need the to (A)coax.
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 soul I that’s a (A)leave I can do with out.
The
(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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Maggie May”
- 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.
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