Maybe, Maybe Not
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---(capo 1st fret)---
Intro - D - G - Bm - A
(verse 1)
D
I had a load in the dryer,
G
I was waitin at the laundry mat,
A D
Sittin on top of a washin machine,
(verse 2)
D
I could hear the sound,
G
of a quarter tumblin round,
A
I've left in my pocket,
D
of my dirty blue jeans,
(bridge)
Bm
I reached in just to pull it out,
G
never thinkin how it'd burn my hand,
Bm
It rolled over by the payphone,
A
Ain't it funny where it chose to land,
[Refrão] D G
Maybe it's a sign, maybe I should call,
Bm A
See if everythings alright, back in Omaha,
D G
Maybe you were right, maybe I'm to blame,
Bm A
Maybe if I tried real hard baby I could change,
G A
I could do what you say and just grow up,
D G Cadd9 A
It might be worth a shot, but then, again,
D - G - Bm - A
Maybe not,
(verse 3)
D
I've gathered up my clothes,
G
I didn't even fold em,
A D
Just stuffed them into a pillow case,
(verse 4)
D
I threw em in the back seat,
G
Jumped in the car,
A D
I headed onout to the interstate,
(bridge)
Bm
I turned on the radio, how'd they know,
G
to play your favorite song,
Bm
And when it freaked me out to hear it on,
A
every station I turned on,
(chorus)
D G
Maybe it's a sign, maybe I should call,
Bm A
See if everythings alright, back in Omaha,
D G
Maybe you were right, maybe I'm to blame,
Bm A
Maybe if I tried real hard baby I could change,
G A
I could do what you say and just grow up,
D G Cadd9 A
It might be worth a shot, but then, again,
D - G - Bm - A
Maybe not,
D - G - Bm - A
Oh baby maybe
(chorus)
D G
Maybe it's a sign, maybe I should call,
Bm A
See if everythings alright, back in Omaha,
D G
Maybe you were right, maybe I'm to blame,
Bm A
Maybe if I tried real hard baby I could change,
G A
I could do what you say and just grow up,
D G Cadd9 A
It might be worth a shot, but then, again,
D - G - Bm - A
Maybe not,
D - G - Bm - A
Oh baby maybe
outro - D - G - Bm - A
How to play Maybe, Maybe Not
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.