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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 — 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, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 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.
- 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, 120 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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