You May Be Right

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

(A)Fri day night I crashed your par ty Sat ur day I said I’m sor ry, ven rode Sun day came and trashed me out a gain.

I was on ly hav ing fun,

was n’t hurt ing an y one.

And we all en joyed the week end for a change.

I’ve been strand ed in the com bat zone, I walked through Bed ford Stuy a lone, e I told I my mo tor cy cle in the rain.

And you told me not to drive,

but I made it home a live.

So you said that on ly proves that I’m in while.

I’ve Now think (A)sane.

(CN.C.)You may be right.

(CN.C.)I may be cra zy;

but it just may be a lun a tic you’re (F#m7)look ing for.

It’s Turn out the light,

it’s don’t try to save me.

You may be wrong for all I know but you may be right.

Well,

re mem

You may be wrong but you be right.

You may be wrong but you be right.

(CN.C.)be right.

You May Be Right — Piano Lead Sheet

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"You May Be Right" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 150 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “You May Be Right”

Where are the chord symbols for "You May Be Right" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "You May Be Right" is in A.
What key is "You May Be Right" by Billy Joel played in?
You May Be Right is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You May Be Right"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You May Be Right" 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 "You May Be Right"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You May Be Right"?
"You May Be Right" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You May Be Right"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, E, E7, F#m7, +1 more.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "You May Be Right" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "You May Be Right" is in the key of A at 150 BPM.
What chords are in "You May Be Right"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.