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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Maybe" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 100 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 “Maybe”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Maybe" 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. "Maybe" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "Maybe" 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. "Maybe" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Maybe"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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