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May be this time
I’ll be luck y,
may be this time he’ll stay.
May be this time
for the first time
love won’t hur ry a way.
He will hold me fast,
I’ll be home at last.
Not a lo ser,
an y more like the last time and the time be fore.
Ev ’ry bod y
loves a win ner,
so no bo dy loved me.
‘La dy Peace ful,’
‘La dy Hap py,’
that’s what I long to be.
All the odds are
in my fa vour,
some thing’s bound to be gin.
It’s got to hap pen,
hap pen some time,
may be this time I’ll win.
Maybe This Time — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Maybe This Time" by John Kander: 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 C, 82 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Maybe This Time”
- What key is "Maybe This Time" by John Kander played in?
- Maybe This Time is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Maybe This Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Maybe This Time" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Maybe This Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Maybe This Time"?
- "Maybe This Time" was originally performed by John Kander. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Kander can I play here?
- Try "Willkommen (from 'Cabaret')". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Maybe This Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Maybe This Time" by John Kander. 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 This Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 This 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.