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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
You May Be Right Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
You May Be Right Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
You May Be Right Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
You May Be Right Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
You May Be Right Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
You May Be Right Chords – Harmonica
Billy Joel’s classic rock anthem about a reckless love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving, accenting the downbeats.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
D – A
A
D – A
D
E – D – A – E – A
Verse 2
A
D – A
A
D – A
D
E – D – A – E
Chorus
D
A
E – D
D
A
E – D
A
Verse 3
A
D – A
A
D – A
D
E – D – A – E
Chorus
D
A
E – D
D
A
E – D
A
Bridge
D
A
D
A
Chorus
D
A
E – D
D
A
E – D
A
Outro
A
D – A
A
D – A
A
D – A
A
D – A
Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from the A chord to the D chord and back, as this is the core movement of the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "You May Be Right"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.
Is "You May Be Right" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "You May Be Right" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "You May Be Right"?
It was written by Billy Joel, and released in 1980.