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Maybe It's Time
Bradley Cooper
“Maybe It’s Time” is performed by Bradley Cooper in the film "A Star Is Born” and is known for its simple, heartfelt country style. The original is played with a gentle, steady tempo, making it accessible for beginners.
Chords and Progression
The song uses basic open chords: G, C, D, and Em. These are all beginner-friendly and frequently used in many songs. Practice transitioning smoothly between them, especially from G to C and G to D, as these are common changes throughout the song.
Strumming Pattern
A soft, consistent strumming pattern works best. Try a down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) pattern, keeping it relaxed and even. Focus on accenting the first down strum of each measure to mirror the original’s gentle pulse.
Techniques and Tips
Let each chord ring out clearly. Avoid rushing; use a metronome if needed to keep time. Pay attention to the timing of chord changes, especially when moving from D to Em in the verses and bridges.
If you struggle with C or D transitions, slow down and practice just those changes for a few minutes. You can also use a capo on the 2nd fret if you want to match the pitch of the film version while keeping the chord shapes the same.
Keep your strumming hand loose and focus on steady rhythm over speed—this song’s emotion comes from its simplicity and clarity.
Intro
G G
Verse 1Maybe it'sG time to let the old ways die
C Maybe it's time to let the old waysG die
ItC takes a lot to change a man hell itG takes aD lot toEm try
D Maybe it's time to let theC old waysG die
Verse 2NobodyG knows what awaits for the dead
C Nobody knows what awaits for theG dead
C Some folks just believe in the things they'veG heard and theD thing theyEm read
D Nobody knows what aC waits for theG dead
BridgeI'mC glad I can't go back to where IG came from
I'mC glad those days are gone, gone forG good
ButC if I could take spirits from myG past andD bring-'em-Em here
You know ID would, you knowC I would
Verse 3G Nobody speaks to God these days
C Nobody speaks to God theseG days
I'dC like to think he's lookin' down andG laughin'D at ourEm ways
D Nobody speaks toC God theseG days
Bridge 2C When I was a child they tried toG fool me
Said theC worldly man was lost and that the hell wasG real
Well I'veC seen hell in Reno, andG this world'sD oneEm big ol' CatherineD wheel, spinnin'C still
OutroG Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
C Maybe it's time to let the old waysG die
ItC takes a lot to change your plans and aG train toD change yourEm mind
D Maybe it's time to let theC old waysG die
Oh-ohD maybe it's time to let theC old waysG die