KeyG CapoNone TuningStandard Difficulty Plays440

Maybe by Arlene Smith and The Chantels is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, Em, C and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.

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  			G           Em 
Maybe, if I pray every night 
C                   D 
You'll come back to me. 
    G               Em 
And maybe, if I cry everyday 
C                   D 
You'll come back to stay. 
       G        C  G   D 
Ohhhh, maybe... 
 
 
 
 
G           Em 
Maybe, if I hold your hand, 
C             D 
You will understand, 
    G           Em 
And maybe, if I kissed your lips 
C               D 
I'll be at your command. 
       G              
Ohhhh, maybe... 
C 
I've prayed and prayed 
To the Lord 
   G 
To send you back my love, 
       C 
But instead you came to me 
D 
Only in my dreams 
G           Em 
Maybe, if I pray every night, 
C                   D 
You'll come back to me. 
    G           Em 
And maybe, If I cry every day, 
C                   D 
You'll come back to stay. 
       G       C  G  D           
Ohhhh, maybe. 
 
 
 
G           Em 
Maybe, if I hold your hand, 
C             D 
You will understand, 
    G           Em 
And maybe, if I kissed your lips 
C               D 
I'll be at your command. 
       G              
Ohhhh, maybe... 
 
Chorus 
 
1st Verse 
 

    	

Chord diagrams

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100 BPM Andante