Identify song using your Microphone
Lyrics
Meaning
Chords

Artist: Rod Stewart
Track: Maggie May

Lyrics
Wake up, Maggie, I think I got somethin' to say to you
It's late September and I really should be back at school
I know I keep you amused, but I feel I'm being used
Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more

You led me away from home
Just to save you from being alone
You stole my heart and that's what really hurts

The mornin' sun when it's in your face really shows your age
But that don't worry me none, in my eyes, you're everything
I laughed at all of your jokes, my love, you didn't need to coax
Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more

You led me away from home
Just to save you from being alone
You stole my soul, and that's a pain I can do without

All I needed was a friend to lend a guiding hand
But you turned into a lover, and mother, what a lover, you wore me out
All you did was wreck my bed, and in the morning, kick me in the head
Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more

You led me away from home
'Cause you didn't wanna be alone
You stole my heart, I couldn't leave you if I tried

I suppose I could collect my books and get on back to school
Or steal my daddy's cue and make a living out of playin' pool
Or find myself a rock and roll band that needs a helpin' hand
Oh, Maggie, I wished I'd never seen your face

You made a first-class fool out of me
But I'm as blind as a fool can be
You stole my heart, but I love you anyway

Maggie, I wished I'd never seen your face
I'll get on back home one of these days
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Full Lyrics and Meaning
Genius Lyrics
Rod Stewart – Maggie May
“Maggie May” is an embellished retelling of a tryst Rod Stewart had with an older woman in 1961. Rod Stewart recalls the circumstances that inspired the song: In July 1961, a few
Rod Stewart – Maggie May (Early Version)
Wake up Maggie, I think I've got something to say to you / It's late September and I really should be back at school / I know I keep you amused / But I feel I'm being used / Oh
Rod Stewart – Maggie May (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
Wake up Maggie, I think I got something to say to you / It's late September and I really should be back at school / I know I keep you amused but I feel I'm being used / Oh, Maggie
Rod Stewart – Maggie May Samples
See all of “Maggie May” by Rod Stewart’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
Rod Stewart – Maggie May Covers
See all of “Maggie May” by Rod Stewart’s covers
Suzanne Vega – (I'll Never Be) Your Maggie May
[Verse 1] / I'll never be your Maggie May / The one you loved and left behind / The face you see in light of day / Then you cast away / That isn't me in that bed you'll find / [
Rod Stewart – Maggie May (Live)
Wake up Maggie, I think I've got something to say to you / It's late September and I really should be back at school / I know I keep you amused, but I fell I'm being used / Oh
Rod Stewart – Maggie May (Single Version)
Maggie May (Single Version) ... Lyrics for this song have yet to be released. Please check back once the song has been released.
Rod Stewart – Maggie May (Live VH1 Storytellers)
[Verse 1] / Wake up, Maggie / I think I got something to say to you / It's late September / I really should be back at school / [Chorus] / I know I keep you amused / But I feel I'm
Burton Cummings – Gordon Lightfoot Does Maggie May
"I call this...IF Gordon Lightfoot's favourite singer were Rod Stewart. There are many IFs that preface this scenario. IF you were walking through Rosedale past Gordon's huge
Blur – Maggie May
[Verse 1] / Wake up Maggie, I think I've got something to say to you / It's late September and I really should be back at school / I know I keep you amused, but I feel I'm being
MASSACRE (ARG) – Maggie May
Wake up maggie I think I got something to say to you / It's late september and I really should be back at school / I know I keep you amused but I feel I'm being used / Oh maggie I
Wet Wet Wet – Maggie May
Wake up maggie I think I've got something to say to you / It's late september and I really should be back at school / I know I keep you amused / But I feel I'm being used / Oh
Sparklehorse – Maggie May
Wake up Maggie, I got something to say to you / It's late September and I really should be back at school / I know I keep you amused but I feel I'm being used / Oh, Maggie, I
KISS – Hard Luck Woman
Inspired by Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” and “You Wear It Well,” Paul Stanley set out to write a song that didn’t sound like a KISS song. After the massive success of Peter Criss’s “
ApologetiX – Lazzie Lay
Parody of "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart / Wake up, Lazarus, Jesus got somethin' to say to you / Your funeral's over, but you really should come back, it's cool / I know you're deep
Rod Stewart – Girl from the North County (Alternate Version)
Cover of “Girl From The North Country” which was written in 1963 by Bob Dylan and was released on the second track of his second album, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. Musically, this
Agnostic Mythology – I Am Your Man Samples
See all of “I Am Your Man” by Agnostic Mythology’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
DJ Earworm – Time of Our Lives: Songs from EVERY YEAR (1970-2020) Samples
See all of “Time of Our Lives: Songs from EVERY YEAR (1970-2020)” by DJ Earworm’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
View 16 More →
AZ Lyrics
Rod Stewart - Maggie May Lyrics
Rod Stewart "Maggie May": Wake up, Maggie I think I got something to say to you It's late September and I really should be bac...
Rod Stewart - Reason To Believe Lyrics
Rod Stewart Lyrics. "Reason To Believe" (originally by Tim Hardin). If I listened ... Maggie May · Reason To Believe · People Get Ready · Have I Told You Lately.
Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Maggie May” by Rod Stewart?
“Maggie May” by Rod Stewart was written by Rod Stewart.
Q:When did Rod Stewart release “Maggie May”?
Rod Stewart released “Maggie May” on May 28, 1971.
Q:Who wrote “Maggie May” by Wet Wet Wet?
“Maggie May” by Wet Wet Wet was written by Martin Quittenton & Rod Stewart.
Genius Albums
The Definitive Rod Stewart by Rod Stewart
Get all the lyrics to songs on The Definitive Rod Stewart and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Unplugged... and Seated by Rod Stewart
Get all the lyrics to songs on Unplugged... and Seated and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
The Best of Rod Stewart by Rod Stewart
Get all the lyrics to songs on The Best of Rod Stewart and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Storyteller – The Complete Anthology: 1964–1990 by Rod Stewart
Get all the lyrics to songs on Storyteller – The Complete Anthology: 1964–1990 and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Greatest Hits, Volume 1 by Rod Stewart
Get all the lyrics to songs on Greatest Hits, Volume 1 and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Every Picture Tells a Story by Rod Stewart
Get all the lyrics to songs on Every Picture Tells a Story and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Handbags & Gladrags: The Essential Rod Stewart by Rod Stewart
Get all the lyrics to songs on Handbags & Gladrags: The Essential Rod Stewart and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Rarities by Rod Stewart
Get all the lyrics to songs on Rarities and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
You’re in My Heart: Rod Stewart with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra by Rod Stewart
Get all the lyrics to songs on You’re in My Heart: Rod Stewart with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Absolutely Live by Rod Stewart
Get all the lyrics to songs on Absolutely Live and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
NOW Presents the 1970s by NOW That's What I Call Music!
Get all the lyrics to songs on NOW Presents the 1970s and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Top 2000 Volume 10 by Various Artists
Get all the lyrics to songs on Top 2000 Volume 10 and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
NOW #1s [UK] by NOW That's What I Call Music!
Get all the lyrics to songs on NOW #1s [UK] and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Jackie: Pin-Ups by Various Artists
Get all the lyrics to songs on Jackie: Pin-Ups and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything by Various Artists
This is the soundtrack to the Apple TV+ documentary series about the significance of the year in music and the musicians who contributed to it.
The Best of Soft Rock: Into the Night by Various Artists
Get all the lyrics to songs on The Best of Soft Rock: Into the Night and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
20 #1's: Classic Rock by Universal Music Group
Get all the lyrics to songs on 20 #1's: Classic Rock and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
NOW That’s What I Call Legendary [UK] by NOW That's What I Call Music!
Get all the lyrics to songs on NOW That’s What I Call Legendary [UK] and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
View 15 More →
Genius Artists
Rod Stewart
A legend in the rock-n-roll genre, Roderick “Rod” Stewart has sold over 100 million records worldwide with a career spanning over 60 years. He has had 6 consecutive number one
Martin Quittenton
Get all the lyrics to songs by Martin Quittenton and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
MusixMatch Lyrics
Rod Stewart feat. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Maggie May (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) Lyrics
Lyrics for Maggie May (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) by Rod Stewart feat. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Wake up Maggie, I think I got something to say to you It′s late September and I really sho...
Rod Stewart - Maggie May - Single Version translation in Italian
Italian translation of lyrics for Maggie May - Single Version by Rod Stewart. Wake up Maggie I think I got something to say to you; It′s late September and I really sho...
Rod Stewart - Maggie May - Single Version translation in Portuguese
Portuguese translation of lyrics for Maggie May - Single Version by Rod Stewart. Wake up Maggie I think I got something to say to you; It′s late September and I really sho...
Rod Stewart - Maggie May - Single Version translation in French
French translation of lyrics for Maggie May - Single Version by Rod Stewart. Wake up Maggie I think I got something to say to you; It′s late September and I really sho...
Letra de Maggie May de Rod Stewart
Letra de Maggie May de Rod Stewart. Wake up Maggie I think I got something to say to you It′s late September and I really shou...
View 2 More →
Shazam Lyrics
Rod Stewart on Shazam
Popular Music Videos by Rod Stewart · I Don't Want To Talk About It (feat. Amy Belle) [from One Night Only! Rod Stewart Live at Royal Albert Hall] · Maggie May / ...