Maggie May
Rod Stewart · Every Picture Tells a Story
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 morning 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.
(Really long Guitar Improv Bit)
I suppose I could collect my books and get on back to school.
Or steal my daddy's cue - make a living out of playing 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.
(guitar bit again, this time with mandolins too!)
Maggie I wished I'd never seen your face
I'll get on back home one of these days
(a few whoo hoos...)
Maggie May
Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" stands as a defining track from his 1971 album "Every Picture Tells a Story," capturing the quintessential British Invasion sound. The song blends rock and roll energy with a sophisticated, almost operatic vocal delivery that showcases Stewart's unique ability to navigate between gritty blues influences and polished pop sensibilities. Released during a period when Stewart was establishing himself as a major force in British rock, the recording features a driving rhythm section and a memorable chorus that has become an enduring staple of his discography. Its success helped solidify his reputation as a charismatic frontman capable of delivering both raw energy and melodic finesse, influencing countless subsequent artists in the rock and roll genre.