Other arrangements of Maxwell's Silver Hammer
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(D)Joan was quiz zi cal, (B7)stud ied pat a phys i cal (Em)sci ence in the home.
(A7)Late nights all a lone with a test tube, (D)oh, oh, oh, oh.
(D)Max well Ed i son, (B7)ma jor ing in med i cine, (Em)calls her on the phone:
The (A7)“Can I take you out to the pic tures, (D)Joan?”
But (E7)as she’s get ting read y to go, a (A7)knock comes on the door.
(D)Bang!
Bang!
Max well’s sil ver ham mer came (E7)down up on her head.
(A7)Clang!
Clang!
Max well’s sil ver ham mer made (Em)sure that (A7)she was dead.
(D)Back in school a gain, (B7)Max well plays the fool a gain.
(Em)Teach er gets an noyed,
(A7)wish ing to a void an un pleas ant (D)scene.
oh, oh, oh.
(D)She tells Max to stay (B7)when the class has gone a way.
(Em)So he waits be hind,
The (A7)writ ing fif ty times “I must not be (D)so.”
But (E7)when she turns her back on the boy, he (A7)creeps up from be hind.
(D)Bang!
Bang!
Max well’s sil ver ham mer came (E7)down up on her head.
(A7)Clang!
Clang!
Max well’s sil ver ham mer made (Em)sure that (A7)she was dead.
(Em7)sure that she was dead.
Sil (F#7)ver (Bm)ham (D7)mer.
Maxwell's Silver Hammer — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" 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, 136 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Maxwell's Silver Hammer”
- Can I play "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" 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 "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" by The Beatles played in?
- Maxwell's Silver Hammer 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 "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
- "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, B7, Bm, D, D7, E, E7, +4 more.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
- 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. "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.