Maggie May

by Rod Stewart
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Maggie May" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About “Maggie May

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Maggie May"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Maggie May". Key of D, 150 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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