Maggie May
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G F C
1. Wake up Maggie I think I've got something to say to you.
G F C
It's late September and I really should be back at school.
F C F G
I know I keep you amused, but I feel I'm being used.
Dm Em Dm Gsus G
Oh Maggie I couldn`t have tried any more.
Dm G Dm G
You lured me away from home, just to save you from being alone.
Dm G C
You stole my heart, and that's what really hurts.
G F C
2. The morning sun, when it's in your face, really shows your age.
G F C
But that don't worry me none, in my eyes you're everything.
F C F G
I laughed at all your jokes, my love you didn't need to coax.
Dm Em Dm Gsus G
Oh Maggie I couldn`t have tried any more.
Dm G Dm G
You lured me away from home just to save you from being alone.
Dm G F C
You stole my soul that's a pain I can do without.
G F C
3. All I needed was a friend to lend a guiding hand.
G F C
But you turned into a lover and, mother, what a lover, you wore me out.
F C F G
All you did was wreck my bed, and in the morning kick me in the head.
Dm Em Dm Gsus G
Oh Maggie I couldn`t have tried any more
Dm G Dm G
You lured me away from home 'cause you didn't want to be alone.
Dm G F C
You stole my heart, I couldn't leave you if, I tried.
G F C
4. I suppose I could collect my books and get on back to school.
G F C
Or steal my daddy's cue, make a living out of playing pool.
F C F G
Or find myself a rock and roll band, that needs a helping hand.
Dm Em Dm Gsus G
Oh Maggie, I wished I'd never seen your face.
Dm G Dm G
You made a first class fool out of me, but I'm as blind as a fool can be.
Dm G F C G F C G F C
You stole my heart but I love you anyway.
How to play Maggie May
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.