Puff The Magic Dragon

· by Peter, Paul & Mary

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Puff The Magic Dragon

Peter, Paul & Mary134 BPM

Lyrics

(C)Puff the Mag ic (Em)Drag on (F)lived by the (C)sea

and (F)frol icked in the (C)au tumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called Hon a (G7)lee.

With (C)Lit tle Jack ie (Em)Pa per Jac kie (F)loved that ras cal (C)Puff

and (F)brought him strings and (C)seal ing wax and (D7)oth er (G7)fan cy (C)stuff.

(G)Oh!

(C)Puff the Mag ic (Em)Drag on (F)lived by the (C)sea

and (F)frol icked in the (C)au tumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called Hon a (G7sus)lee.

(C)Puff the Mag ic (Em)Drag on (F)lived by the (C)sea

and (F)frol icked in the (C)au tumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called (G)Hon a (C)lee.

To (C)geth er they would (Em)travel on (F)boat with billowed (C)sail.

and (F)Jack ie kept a (C)look out (Am)perched on make (D7)Puff gi gan tic (G7)tail.

With (C)No ble kings and (Em)princ es Jac kie (F)would bow whene’er they (C)came.

and (F)Pi rate ships would (C)low’r their flag when (D7)Puff roared (G7)out his (C)name.

(G)Oh!

(C)Puff the Mag ic (Em)Drag on (F)lived by the (C)sea

and (F)frol icked in the (C)au tumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called Hon a (G7sus)lee.

(C)Puff the Mag ic (Em)Drag on (F)lived by the (C)sea

and (F)frol icked in the (C)au tumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called (G)Hon a (C)lee.

A (D7)land called (G7)Hon a (C)lee.

Puff The Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul & Mary — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Puff The Magic Dragon” by Peter, Paul & Mary 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 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Puff The Magic Dragon" 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 "Puff The Magic Dragon"?: 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.
What other Peter, Paul & Mary songs work for kids?: Try "LEMON TREE", "WEDDING SONG", "IF I HAD A HAMMER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.