Other arrangements of The Maker
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Maker" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Maker”
- Can I play "The Maker" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Maker" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Maker" by Dave Matthews Band played in?
- The Maker is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Maker"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Maker" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Maker"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Maker" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.