Chords You May Be Right
"You May Be Right" is a song written and performed by Billy Joel, released in 1980. The lyrics revolve around a narrator who admits to his own flaws and acknowledges that he may not always be in the right in a relationship. The song combines a catchy, upbeat melody with Joel's signature piano skills and expressive vocals, making it a popular rock anthem that reflects on the ups and downs of love and self-awareness.
Lyrics and Chords: You May Be Right
[Verse 1]
E A E
Friday night I crashed your party
A E
Saturday I said I'm sorry
E A E
Sunday came and trashed me out again
A B
I was only having fun
E A E
Wasn't hurting anyone
A B C#m A
And we all enjoyed the weekend for a change
[Chorus 1]
E B
I've been stranded in the combat zone
C#m A
I walked through Bedford Stuy alone
E B C#m A
Even rode my motorcycle in the rain
E B
And you told me not to drive
C#m A
But I made it home alive
E B C#m A
So you said that only proves that I'm insane
[Verse 2]
E A E
You may be right, I may be crazy
A E
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
E A E
Turn out the light, don't try to save me
A E
You may be wrong for all I know
B
But you may be right
[Verse 3]
E A E
Remember how I found you there
A E
Alone in your electric chair
E A E
I told you dirty jokes until you smiled
A B
You were lonely for a man
E A E
I said, "Take me as I am"
A B C#m A
'Cause you might enjoy some madness for a while
[Chorus 2]
E B
Now think of all the years you tried to
C#m A
Find someone to satisfy you
E B C#m A
I might be as crazy as you say
E B
If I'm crazy, then it's true
C#m A
That it's all because of you
E B C#m A
And you wouldn't want me any other way
[Bridge]
A E
You may be right, I may be crazy
A E
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
A E
Turn out the light, don't try to save me
A E
You may be wrong for all I know
B
But you may be right
[Chorus 3]
E B
You may be right, I may be crazy
C#m A
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
E B C#m A
Turn out the light, don't try to save me
E B
You may be wrong for all I know
C#m A E (hold)
You may be right
Note: The chord progressions provided here are presented in the key of E. However, each verse and section should be transposed accordingly if desired to match Billy Joel's recorded version.