Maggie May

by Rod Stewart
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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 (Em)save you from be ing a (A)lone.

You (Em)stole my heart and (A)that’s what real ly (D)hurts.

The (A)morn ing sun, when it’s (G)in your face, real ly (D)shows your age.

But (A)that don’t wor ry me (G)none; in my eyes you’re (D)ev ’ry thing.

I (G)laughed at all of your (D)jokes,

my (G)love you did n’t need to coax.

Oh, (Em)Mag gie, I could n’t have (F#m)tried

an y (Em)more.

You (Em)lured me a way from (A)home,

just to (Em)save you from be ing a (A)lone.

You (Em)stole my heart and (A)that’s what real ly (D)hurts.

The (A)morn ing sun, when it’s (G)in your face, real ly (D)shows your age.

But (A)that don’t wor ry me (G)none; in my eyes you’re (D)ev ’ry thing.

I (G)laughed at all of your (D)jokes,

my (G)love you did n’t need to coax.

Oh, (Em)Mag gie, I could n’t have (F#m)tried

an y (Em)more.

You

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.

(D)Mag gie, I wish I’d (Em)nev er seen your (G)face.

I’ll (D)get gie, on back home (Em)nev one of these (G)days.

I’ll

Maggie May — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Maggie May" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Maggie May

Where are the chord symbols for "Maggie May" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Maggie May" is in D.
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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Maggie May" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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.
Does "Maggie May" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Maggie May" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Maggie May"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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