Maybe It's Time

by Bradley Cooper
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Lyrics

(G)May be it’s time to let the old ways die.

(C)May be it’s time to let the old ways die.

(C)Takes a lot to change a man, hell, it (G)takes a lot to try.

(D)May be it’s time to let the (C)old ways die.

(G)No bod y knows what waits for the dead.

(C)No bod y knows what waits for the dead.

I’d (C)Some folks just be lieve in the things they’ve (G)heard and the (D)things they’ve read.

(D)No bod y knows what (C)waits for the dead.

I’m (C)glad I can’t go back to where I came from.

I’m the (C)glad those days are gone, and are gone for good.

But (C)if I could take spir its from my (G)past and bring (D)’em here, big ol’ you know I would,

you know I would.

(G)No bod y speaks to God these the days.

(C)No bod y speaks to God these the days.

I’d (C)like to think He’s look in’ the down and (G)laugh ing the (D)at our ways.

(D)No bod y speaks to (C)God these the days.

I’m (C)When I was a child, they tried to fool me.

I’m the (C)world ly man was lost and are hell was real.

But (C)I’ve seen hell in Re no from and (G)this world’s bring (D)’em one big ol’ you Cath ’rine wheel,

you spin nin’ still.

Oh, (D)may be it’s time to let the (C)old ways die.

Maybe It's Time — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Maybe It's Time" by Bradley Cooper: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 160 BPM.

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

About “Maybe It's Time”

What key is "Maybe It's Time" by Bradley Cooper played in?
Maybe It's Time 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 It's Time"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Maybe It's Time" 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 It's Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Maybe It's Time"?
"Maybe It's Time" was originally performed by Bradley Cooper. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Maybe It's Time"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Is there a karaoke version of "Maybe It's Time" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Maybe It's Time" by Bradley Cooper. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Maybe It's Time" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Maybe It's Time" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.