"may" is followed by a verb infinitive. "be" is just one example of a verb that can go in that place. You may be lucky.
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"may" is followed by a verb infinitive. "be" is just one example of a verb that can go in that place.
You may be lucky.
You may win a prize.
It may rain tomorrow.
Make sure you are not actually asking about "maybe". "may be" and "maybe" are altogether different.