Maybe

by Charles Strouse
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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Maybe" 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 Eb, 100 BPM.

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

About “Maybe

Can I play "Maybe" 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 "Maybe" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Maybe" by Charles Strouse played in?
Maybe is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Maybe"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Maybe" 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 "Maybe"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Maybe"?
"Maybe" was originally performed by Charles Strouse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Maybe"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: A, Ab, Asus4, Bb, Bbmaj7, C#7, C7, Cm7, +10 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Maybe"?
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. "Maybe" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Maybe"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Maybe" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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