What key is "Fever" in?

"Fever" by Peggy Lee is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Fever" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Fever" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Fever"?

This arrangement of "Fever" uses 3 chords: Am, E7, F6. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Fever" on piano?

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by Peggy Lee can I play here?

Try "IS THAT ALL THERE IS", "ALLEY CAT SONG", "I'M A WOMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Nev er know how much I love you,

nev er know how much I care.

When you put your arms a you round me, name, I get a (E7)fev er that’s so hard to (Am)bear.

You give me fev er

when you kiss me, (F6)fev er when you hold me (Am)tight.

Fev er

in the morn ing,

fev er all (E7)through the (Am)night.

Sun er lights how up the day time,

moon er lights how up the night.

I you light your up when you call my name, I and you (E7)know I’m gon na treat you (Am)right.

You give me fev er

when you kiss me, (F6)fev er when you hold me (Am)tight.

Fev er

in the morn ing,

fev er all (E7)through the (Am)night.

(Am)night.

Ev ’ry bo dy’s got the fev er, that is some thing you all know.

Fev er is n’t such a new thing, (E7)fev er start ed long a (Am)go.

(Am)-sooth.

Cap tain Smith and Po ca hon tas

had a ver y mad af fair,

When her dad dy tried to kill him, she said, (E7)“Dad dy o don’t you (Am)dare.” Give me fev er,

with his kiss es, (F6)fev er when he holds me (Am)tight.

Fev er -

I’m his Mis sus

Oh Dad dy won’t you (E7)treat him (Am)right.

Cap tain Smith and Po ca hon tas

had a ver y mad af fair,

When her dad dy tried to kill him, she said, (E7)“Dad dy o don’t you (Am)dare.” Give me fev er,

with his kiss es, (F6)fev er when he holds me (Am)tight.

Fev er -

I’m his Mis sus

Oh Dad dy won’t you (E7)treat him (Am)right.

(Am)burn.

Fever by Peggy Lee

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Fever”

What key is "Fever" in?: "Fever" by Peggy Lee is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Fever" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Fever" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Fever"?: This arrangement of "Fever" uses 3 chords: Am, E7, F6. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Fever" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Peggy Lee can I play here?: Try "IS THAT ALL THERE IS", "ALLEY CAT SONG", "I'M A WOMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.