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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 — 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, 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”
- 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.
- 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.