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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Maybe" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Maybe"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Maybe". Key of Eb, 100 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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