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 (C)seen 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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The Maker" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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About “The Maker”

What key is "The Maker" by Dave Matthews Band played in?
The Maker is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Maker"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Maker" 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 "The Maker"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Maker"?
"The Maker" was originally performed by Dave Matthews Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Maker"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
What other songs by Dave Matthews Band can I play here?
Try "CRASH INTO ME", "Steady As We Go", "Christmas Song". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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