Be-bop-a-lula

by Gene Vincent
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Lyrics

Be bop a lu la, she’s my ba by.

Be bop a lu la, I don’t mean may be.

Be bop a lu la, she’s my ba by.

Be bop a lu la, I don’t mean may be.

Be bop a lu la, she’s my (F7)ba by (C)doll, my ba by doll, my ba by doll.

(C7)She’s the gal in the red blue jeans.

She’s the queen of the all the teens.

She’s the one that walks a that I know.

She’s the one that that loves me so.

Be bop a lu la, she’s my ba by.

Be bop a lu la, I don’t mean may be.

Be bop a lu la, she’s my (F7)ba by (C)doll, my ba by doll, my ba by doll.

(C7)She’s the one that’s the got that beat.

She’s the one with the fly in’ feet.

She’s the one that walks a round the store.

She’s the one that gets more and more.

Be bop a lu la, she’s my ba by.

Be bop a lu la, I don’t mean may be.

Be bop a lu la, she’s my (F7)ba by (C)doll, my ba by doll, my ba by doll.

doll.

Be bop a lu la, she’s my (F7)ba by (C)doll, my ba by doll, my ba by doll.

Be-bop-a-lula — Simple Sheet Music

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"Be-bop-a-lula" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 96 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Be-bop-a-lula”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Be-bop-a-lula"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Be-bop-a-lula" by Gene Vincent played in?
Be-bop-a-lula is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be-bop-a-lula"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be-bop-a-lula" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Be-bop-a-lula"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be-bop-a-lula"?
"Be-bop-a-lula" was originally performed by Gene Vincent. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Gene Vincent can I play here?
Try "HI-LILI, HI-LO", "BE-BOP-A-LULA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Be-bop-a-lula". Key of C, 96 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.