Maybe

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

I’m strong,

but I break.

I’m stub born,

and I make plen ty of mis takes.

Yeah, I’m hard,

and life with me is nev er

eas y to fig ure out, to love; I’m jad ed, but oh so love ly.

All you have to do is hold me,

and you’ll know and you’ll see just how sweet it can be if you’ll trust me, love me, let me, may be,

may be.

Some day,

when we’re at the same place,

when we’re on the same road,

when it’s o kay to hold my hand

with out feel ing lost,

with out all the ex cus es,

when it’s just be cause you love me, you let me, you need me, then may be,

may be...

All you have to do is hold me,

and you’ll know, and you’ll see just how sweet it can be if you’ll trust me, love me, let me, may be,

may be.

I’m con fus ing as hell;

I’m north and south.

And I’ll prob ’bly nev er have (C6)it all fig ured out, but what I know is I was (Em)n’t meant to walk this world

with out you.

And I prom ise I’ll try, yeah, I’m gon na try, to give you ev ’ry lit tle part of me, ev ’ry sin gle de tail you missed with your eyes.

Then may be,

may be, yeah, may be,

yeah may be,

may be, yeah may be, may be.

One day,

we’ll meet a gain and you’ll need me, you’ll see me com plete ly, ev ’ry lit tle bit.

Oh yeah, may be you’ll love me, you’ll love me then.

I don’t wan na be tough;

and I don’t wan na be proud.

I don’t need to be fixed, (Am)and I cer tain ly don’t need to be found; I’m not lost.

I need to be loved.

I just need to be loved.

I just wan na be loved by you, and I won’t stop, ’cause I be lieve

that may be, yeah, may be...

may be, yeah, may be...

may be...

may be...

I should know bet ter than to (Em)touch

the fi re twice, but I’m think ing may be, yeah, may be you might,

may be,

love,

may 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 G, 118 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 G.
What key is "Maybe" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Maybe is arranged in the key of G 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 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Maybe" 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 "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 Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Maybe"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, Am, Apow, C6, Em, Esus4, G6.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". 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 G at 118 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 G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.