Charlie Brown

by The Coasters
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Charlie Brown" 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 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Charlie Brown"?
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 "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.
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 "Charlie Brown". Key of Bb, 120 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.

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