What key is "Maybe" in?

"Maybe" by Charles Strouse is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Maybe" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Maybe" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Maybe"?

This arrangement of "Maybe" uses 18 chords: A, Ab, Asus4, Bb, Bbmaj7, C#7, C7, Cm7, +10 more.

How long does it take to learn "Maybe" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Charles Strouse can I play here?

Try "YOU'RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE", "I THINK I'M GONNA LIKE IT HERE", "Easy Street (from Annie)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bb)May be far a (Ebmaj7)way,

(Eb6)or (Bb)may be real (Bbmaj7)near (Ebmaj7)by,

(Bb)he (D7)may be (Gm7)pour ing her (Gm7)cof (C7)fee,

(Cm7)she may be (F7)straight ’ning his (Bb)tie.

(Bb)May be in a (Ebmaj7)house

(Eb6)all (Bb)hid den by (Bbmaj7)a (Ebmaj7)hill,

(Bb)she’s (D7)sit ting (Gm7)play ing pi (Gm7)a (C7)nah,

(Cm7)she may be (F7)straight ’ning his (Bb)tie.

(Ab)he’s sit ting pay ing a (Db6/9)bill.

(A)Bet cha they’re young,

(E7sus)bet cha they’re smart,

(F#m)bet they col lect things (F#m)like (C#7sus)ash trays and art.

(A)Bet cha they’re good,

why (C#7sus)should n’t they be,

their one mis take (F#m7)was (F7)giv ing up me.

So, (Bb)may be now it’s (Ebmaj7)time,

(Eb6)and (Bb)may be when (Bbmaj7)I (Ebmaj7)wake

(Bb)they’ll (D7)be there (Gm7)call ing me (Gm7)“Ba

(C7)by,”

(Cm7)may

(Bb)be.

(A)Bet cha he reads,

(E7sus)bet cha she sews,

(F#m)may be she’s made me (F#m)a (C#7sus)clos et of clothes.

(A)May be they’re strict, as (C#7sus)straight as a line.

Don’t real ly care (F#m7)as (F7)long as they’re mine.

So, (Bb)may be now this (Ebmaj7)prayer’s

(Eb6)the (Bb)last one of (Bbmaj7)its (Ebmaj7)kind:

(Bb)Won’t (D7)you please (Gm7)come get your (Gm7)ba

(C7)by,

(Cm7)may

(Bb)be.

(Cm7)may

(Bb)be.

Maybe by Charles Strouse

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Maybe”

What key is "Maybe" in?: "Maybe" by Charles Strouse is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Maybe" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Maybe" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Maybe"?: This arrangement of "Maybe" uses 18 chords: A, Ab, Asus4, Bb, Bbmaj7, C#7, C7, Cm7, +10 more.
How long does it take to learn "Maybe" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Charles Strouse can I play here?: Try "YOU'RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE", "I THINK I'M GONNA LIKE IT HERE", "Easy Street (from Annie)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.