Charlie Brown

by The Coasters
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(F)Fee fee his fi fi I fo fo fum yell in’, I en smell e smoke en” in the (F7)au di to ri um Char lie (Bb7)Brown

Char lie Brown

He’s a (F)clown

that (Bb)Char lie (F)Brown

He’s (C7)gon na get caught

(Bb7)just you wait and see

(F)“Why is ev ’ry bod y al ways pick in’ on me?”

That’s (F)him on his knees fi I know that’s him yell in’, “Sev en come e lev en” down the (F7)in the boy’s ri gym Char lie (Bb7)Brown

Char lie Brown

He’s a (F)clown

that (Bb)Char lie (F)Brown

He’s (C7)gon na get caught

(Bb7)just you wait and see

(F)“Why is ev ’ry bod y al ways pick in’ on me?”

That’s pick in’ on me?”

(Bb7)Who’s al ways writ in’ on the walls?

(Ab7)Who’s al ways goof in’ in the halls?

(Bb7)Who’s al ways throw in’ spit balls?

Guess (C7)who “Who me?” Yeah you!

Who (F)walks in the class room cool and slow?

Who calls the Eng lish (F7)teach er dad dy o?

Char lie (F)“Why is ev ’ry bod y al ways pick in’ on me?”

Charlie Brown — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Charlie Brown" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

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

About “Charlie Brown

Can I play "Charlie Brown" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Charlie Brown" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Charlie Brown" by The Coasters played in?
Charlie Brown is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Charlie Brown"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Charlie Brown" 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 "Charlie Brown"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Charlie Brown"?
"Charlie Brown" was originally performed by The Coasters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Charlie Brown"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab7, Bb, Bb7, C7, F, F7.
What other songs by The Coasters can I play here?
Try "SEARCHIN'", "POISON IVY", "YOUNG BLOOD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Charlie Brown"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Charlie Brown" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Charlie Brown"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Charlie Brown" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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