Maggie May Guitar Chords: Learn to Play Rod Stewart’s Classic

“Maggie May” by Rod Stewart is a timeless classic, beloved by generations for its heartfelt lyrics and memorable melody. For guitar players, it’s also a fantastic song to learn, featuring a catchy chord progression that’s both fun and rewarding to play. This guide will break down the guitar chords for “Maggie May”, making it easy for you to strum along to this iconic tune.

Verse 1

[A] [G] [D] [D]
Wake up Maggie I think I’ve got something to say to you
[A] [G] [D] [D]
It’s late September and I really should be back at school
[G] [D] [G] [A]
I know I keep you amused, but I feel I’m being used
[Em] [F#m] [Em] [Asus4]
Oh Maggie I couldn’t have tried any more
[Em] [A] [Em] [A]
You lured me away from home just to save you from being alone
[Em] [G] – [A] – [D] [D]
You stole my heart, and that’s what really hurts

Verse 2

[A] [G] [D] [D]
The morning sun when it’s in your face really shows your age
[A] [G] [D] [D]
But that don’t worry me none, in my eyes you’re everything
[G] [D] [G] [A]
I laughed at all your jokes, my love you didn’t need to coax
[Em] [F#m] [Em] [Asus4]
Oh Maggie I couldn’t have tried any more
[Em] [A] [Em] [A]
You lured me away from home just to save you from being alone
[Em] [G] – [A] – [D] [D]
You stole my soul that’s a pain I can do without

Verse 3

[A] [G] [D] [D]
All I needed was a friend to lend a guiding hand
[A] [G] [D] [D]
But you turned into a lover and mother what a lover you wore me out
[G] [D] [G] [A]
All you did was wreck my bed and in the morning kick me in the head
[Em] [F#m] [Em] [Asus4]
Oh Maggie I couldn’t have tried any more
[Em] [A] [Em] [A]
You lured me away from home ’cause you didn’t want to be alone
[Em] [G] – [A] – [D] [D]
You stole my heart I couldn’t leave you if I tried

Solo

/ [Em] / [A] / [D] / [G] / / [Em] / [G] – [A] – / [D] / [D] /

Verse 4

[A] [G] [D] [D]
I suppose I should collect my books and get back to school
[A] [G] [D] [D]
Or steal my daddy’s cue make a living out of playing pool
[G] [D] [G] [A]
Or find myself a rock and roll band that needs a helping hand
[Em] [F#m] [Em] [Asus4]
Oh Maggie, I wish I’d never seen your face
[Em] [A] [Em] [A]
You made a first class fool out of me, but I’m as blind as a fool can be
[Em] [G] – [A] – [D] [D]
You stole my heart but I love you any way