Leader Of The Pack

by The Shangri-Las

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I met him at the can dy store, He (Em)turned a round and smiled at me, you get the pic ture?

Yes, we see.

That’s when I fell for the lead er of the (C)pack.

My folks were al ways put ting him down.

They said he came from the wrong side of (Bb)town.

They told me and he was bad,

But I know could he was sad,

That’s why ry I fell for the lead er of the (C)pack.

One day my dad said find some one new.

I had to tell my the Jim my we’re (Bb)through.

He stood there and asked me why,

But all I could do was cry,

I’m sor ry I hurt you, the lead er of the (C)pack.

(C)pack.

In school they all stop and stare, I (Em)can’t hide the tears, but I don’t care.

I’ll nev er for get him, the lead er of the (C)pack.

Leader Of The Pack by The Shangri-Las — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Leader Of The Pack” by The Shangri-Las in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Leader Of The Pack" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Leader Of The Pack"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Leader Of The Pack" use?
Just 8 chords: Am, Bb, Bm, C, Em, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.