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(A)Wake up, Mag gie, I (G)think I got some thing to (D)say to you:
It’s (A)late Sep tem ber and I (G)real ly should be (D)back at school.
I (G)know I keep you a mused,
but I (G)feel I’m be ing (A)used.
Oh, (Em)Mag gie, I could n’t have (F#m)tried an y (Em7)more.
You (Em)lured me a way from (A)home, just to save you from be ing a (A)lone.
You (Em)stole my heart and and a (A)that’s what can real ly (D)hurts.
The (A)morn ing sun, ed when it’s (G)in your face, and real ly (D)shows your age.
But you that in don’t a wor ry me none; in my a eyes er!
you’re of (D)ev ’ry thing.
I laughed you at was all of your (D)jokes, and my the (G)love you did n’t need to coax.
Oh, (Em)Mag gie, I could n’t have (F#m)tried er an y (Em)more.
You (Em)lured me a way from (A)home, just to save you from be ing a (A)lone.
You (Em)stole my soul, I that’s n’t (A)pain I can do with (D)out.
The (A)All I need I was a (G)friend to lend and a on (D)guid ing hand.
But you turned in to a lov er and, Moth er, what a lov ing You of (D)wore me out.
Or All my did a wreck and my (D)bed and in the (G)morn ing kick me in the head.
Oh, (Em)Mag gie, I could n’t have (F#m)tried er an y (Em)more.
You (Em)face.
You made a 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 (G7)an y way.
Maggie May — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Maggie May" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 150 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Maggie May”
- Can I play "Maggie May" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Maggie May" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart played in?
- Maggie May is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Maggie May"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Maggie May" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Maggie May"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Maggie May"?
- "Maggie May" was originally performed by Rod Stewart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Maggie May"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, D, Em, Em7, F#m, G, G7.
- What other songs by Rod Stewart can I play here?
- Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Maggie May"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Maggie May" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Maggie May"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Maggie May" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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