Paul McCartney - Maybe I'm Amazed
Hello! Below you'll find my "Maybe I'm Amazed" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Paul McCartney is a folk classic and only uses 4 chords! It was originally played on guitar, but translates well to piano.
Enjoy!
Maybe I'm Amazed Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Maybe I'm Amazed:
Maybe I'm Amazed Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| A | D/F# Dm/F | 2/4 Em7 | A
| A | D/F# Dm/F | 2/4 Em7 | A
[Verse 1]
Bb F/A C G/C
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you love me all the time
Bb F/A C*
And maybe I'm afraid of the way I love you
Bb F/A C G/B
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time
Bb F/A Ab
You hung me on a line and maybe I'm amazed
Eb/G C
At the way I really need you
Bb F/A C G/C
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you love me all the time
Bb F/A C*
And maybe I'm afraid of the way I love you
Bb F/A C G/B
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time
Bb F/A Ab
You hung me on a line and maybe I'm amazed
Eb/G C
At the way I really need you
[Chorus]
D A/D
Baby, I'm a man
Am/D C/D D/F#
Maybe I'm a lonely man who's in the middle of something
G. D*
That he doesn't really understand
D A/D
Baby, I'm a man
Am/D C/D D/F#
And maybe you're the only woman who could ever help me
G D/F# Dm/F Em7 A7
Baby won't you help me to understand oooooo
D A/D
Baby, I'm a man
Am/D C/D D/F#
Maybe I'm a lonely man who's in the middle of something
G. D*
That he doesn't really understand
D A/D
Baby, I'm a man
Am/D C/D D/F#
And maybe you're the only woman who could ever help me
G D/F# Dm/F Em7 A7
Baby won't you help me to understand oooooo
[Solo]
| Bb F/A | C G/C | Bb F/A | C* |
| Bb F/A | C G/B | Bb F/A | Ab Eb/G | C |
| Bb F/A | C G/C | Bb F/A | C* |
| Bb F/A | C G/B | Bb F/A | Ab Eb/G | C |
[Chorus]
D A/D
Baby, I'm a man
D A/D
Baby, I'm a man
Am/D C/D D/F#
Maybe I'm a lonely man who's in the middle of something
G D*
That he doesn't really understand
D A/D
Baby, I'm a man
Am/D C/D D/F#
And maybe you're the only woman who could ever help me
G D/F# Dm/F Em7 A7
Baby won't you help me to understand oooooo
Maybe I'm a lonely man who's in the middle of something
G D*
That he doesn't really understand
D A/D
Baby, I'm a man
Am/D C/D D/F#
And maybe you're the only woman who could ever help me
G D/F# Dm/F Em7 A7
Baby won't you help me to understand oooooo
[Verse 2]
Bb F/A C G/C
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you're with me all the time
Bb F/A C*
And maybe I'm afraid of the way I leave you
Bb F/A C G/B
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you help me sing my song
Bb F/A Ab
You right me when I'm wrong and maybe I'm amazed
Eb/G C
At the way I really need you
Bb F/A C G/C
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you're with me all the time
Bb F/A C*
And maybe I'm afraid of the way I leave you
Bb F/A C G/B
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you help me sing my song
Bb F/A Ab
You right me when I'm wrong and maybe I'm amazed
Eb/G C
At the way I really need you
[Interlude]
| D A/D | Am/D - C/D D/F# | G | D* |
| D A/D | Am/D - C/D D/F# | G |
| D/F# Dm/F | 2/4 Em7 | A
| D A/D | Am/D - C/D D/F# | G | D* |
| D A/D | Am/D - C/D D/F# | G |
| D/F# Dm/F | 2/4 Em7 | A
[Solo]
| Bb F/A | C G/C | Bb F/A | C* |
| Bb F/A | C G/B | Bb F/A | Ab Eb/G | C |
| Bb F/A | C G/C | Bb F/A | C* |
| Bb F/A | C G/B | Bb F/A | Ab Eb/G | C |
[Chorus]
| D A/D | Am/D - C/D D/F# | G | D |
| D A/D | Am/D - C/D D/F# | G | D |
(Or continue and fade)
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
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Maybe I'm Amazed Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Maybe I'm Amazed" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Maybe I'm Amazed" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
