May be this time
I’ll be luck y,
may be this time he’ll stay.
May be this time,
for the first time
love won’t hur ry a way.
He will hold me fast,
I’ll be home at (Bm7)last.
Not a los er
a ny more, like the (A)last (E7)time (Em)and (F#)the (B7)time be (E9)fore.
Ev ’ry bo dy
loves a win ner
so no bo dy loved me.
La dy Peace ful, La dy Hap py,
that’s what I long to (D#dim)be.
Well (E7)all the odds are
there in my fa vour,
some thing’s (F#m)bound to be (B7)gin.
It’s got ta hap pen, hap pen some time,
may be this time I’ll (A)win.
’Cause ev ’ry bo dy, oh, they love a win ner,
so no bo dy loved (Bb7)me.
La dy Peace ful, (Ebaug)La dy Hap py, that’s what I longed to (Edim)be.
Well (F7)all the odds are
there in my fa vour,
some thing’s (Gm)bound to be (C7)gin.
It’s got ta hap pen, hap pen some time,
may be this time,
may be this time I’ll (Bb6)win.
Maybe This Time — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Maybe This Time" by Kander & Ebb: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 95 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Maybe This Time”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Maybe This Time" by Kander & Ebb in?
- The backing track is in A at 95 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 "Maybe This Time" 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 "Maybe This Time"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Maybe This Time", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Maybe This Time" 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 "Maybe This Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Maybe This Time"?
- "Maybe This Time" was originally performed by Kander & Ebb. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Kander & Ebb are available?
- Other accompaniments by Kander & Ebb: "Cabaret", "Mein Herr". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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