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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Maybe" by Kelly Clarkson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Maybe"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Maybe" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 118 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.