Maybe Baby
American Graffiti Lyrics

The song "Maybe Baby" by The Crickets, later covered by American Graffiti, is a classic example of early rock and roll love songs. The lyrics express the familiar sentiments of unrequited love, the singer pining for someone who doesn't seem to care about them. The chorus repeats the hopeful refrain of "Maybe baby, I'll have you" with the added lines "Maybe baby, you'll be true" and "Maybe baby, I'll have you for me." The verses describe the singer's feelings of happiness and sadness, and their hope that someday the person they love will return their feelings.

The lines "Well, you are the one that makes me glad / And you are the one that makes me sad" are particularly poignant, as they capture the mixed emotions of loving someone who doesn't love you back. Despite the rejection, the singer remains hopeful, promising that "when someday you want me, well, I'll be there, wait and see." The song's simple yet effective structure and catchy melody make it a classic of the genre, and its theme of unrequited love is a perennial favorite of songwriters.

* "Maybe Baby" was written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty, and was originally released as a single by The Crickets in 1957.
* The song was later covered by American Graffiti in 1973 as part of the soundtrack for the film of the same name.
* American Graffiti's version of the song reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
* The song was produced by Lou Adler and was arranged by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
* The Crickets' version of the song features a guitar break by Buddy Holly, while American Graffiti's version features a saxophone solo by Plas Johnson.
* The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Elvis Costello.
* The phrase "maybe baby" has become a common expression in popular culture to mean "perhaps" or "possibly."
* The song's simple chord progression (G-D-C) has been used in countless other rock and roll songs, including "Sweet Little Sixteen" by Chuck Berry and "The Twist" by Chubby Checker.
* The opening riff of the song has been compared to the opening of "Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly, as they share a similar melody.
* The song has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including Dazed and Confused, The Sopranos, and Happy Days.

Chords: G - D - C - G.