The Maker

by Dave Matthews Band
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Lyrics

(Dm)Oh,

oh, deep (F)wa ter,

(Dm)black

and cold (C)like the (F)night.

I (Bb)stand with arms wide o pen,

I’ve (F)run a twist ed mile.

I’m a stran ger

in the (C)eyes

of the Mak er.

I (Dm)could not see

for the fog in my (F)eyes.

ters

And I (Dm)could not feel

for the (C)feel in my (F)life.

From a (Bb)cross the great di vide,

in the dis tance I ver saw a light.

den,

Jean Bap tiste

walk ing (C)to me

with the Mak er.

So my (Dm)bod y

is bent and bro ken

by long

and dan g’rous sleep.

Well, I can’t work

the fields of (C)A bra ham

and (F)turn my head a way.

I’m not a stran ger

in the (C)hands

of the Mak er.

Broth er ing

in the (C)eyes

of the Mak er,

oh, (Bb)burn ing

in the (C)eyes

of the Mak er.

The Maker by Dave Matthews Band

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “The Maker”

What key is "The Maker" in?
"The Maker" by Dave Matthews Band is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Maker" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Maker" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "The Maker"?
This arrangement of "The Maker" uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "The Maker" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Dave Matthews Band can I play here?
Try "CRASH INTO ME", "Steady As We Go", "Christmas Song". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.