About The Song
“Maybe I’m Amazed” is a classic rock song written and performed by Paul McCartney, released as a single in 1970 and later included in his debut solo album, “McCartney.” The song is a powerful love ballad that McCartney wrote as a tribute to his wife, Linda, and it has since become one of his signature solo tracks.
Five Facts:
- Dedication to Linda McCartney: Paul McCartney wrote “Maybe I’m Amazed” as a love letter to his wife, Linda McCartney. The song expresses McCartney’s gratitude for Linda’s support during the tumultuous period following the breakup of The Beatles.
- Originally Released on “McCartney”: The song first appeared on Paul McCartney’s self-titled debut solo album, “McCartney,” which he recorded at his home studio. The album marked McCartney’s first venture into solo work after the dissolution of The Beatles.
- Post-Beatles Solo Success: “Maybe I’m Amazed” is often cited as one of the standout tracks from McCartney’s solo career and played a significant role in establishing him as a formidable artist outside of The Beatles. It remains a fan favorite and is frequently performed in McCartney’s live shows.
- Not Initially Released as a Single: Although “Maybe I’m Amazed” wasn’t released as a single in 1970 when “McCartney” came out, it gained popularity over time and was eventually released as a single in 1977, becoming a hit and receiving extensive radio play.
- Live Performances: The song has been a staple of Paul McCartney’s live performances for decades. Its emotional lyrics and McCartney’s passionate delivery resonate with audiences, and he often dedicates the song to Linda’s memory during his concerts.
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Lyrics
Maybe I’m amazed at the way you love me all the time
Maybe I’m afraid of the way I love you
Maybe I’m amazed at the the way you pulled me out of time
You hung me on a line
Maybe I’m amazed at the way I really need you
Maybe I’m a man, maybe I’m a lonely man
Who’s in the middle of something
That he doesn’t really understand
Maybe I’m a man and maybe you’re the only woman
Who could ever help me
Baby, won’t you help me to understand? Ooh
Maybe I’m a man, maybe I’m a lonely man
Who’s in the middle of something
That he doesn’t really understand
Maybe I’m a man and maybe you’re the only woman
Who could ever help me
Baby, won’t you help me to understand? Ooh-ooh-ooh, ah
Maybe I’m amazed at the way you’re with me all the time
Maybe I’m afraid of the way I leave you
Maybe I’m amazed at the way you help me sing my song
Right me when I’m wrong
Maybe I’m amazed at the way I really need you
Oh, oh, oh
Hey-ey-hey
Oh, oh, oh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh