Leader Of The Pack

by The Shangri-Las
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Lyrics

I met him at the can dy store, He (Em)turned a round and smiled at me, you get the pic ture?

Yes, we see.

That’s when I fell for the lead er of the (C)pack.

My folks were al ways put ting him down.

They said he came from the wrong side of (Bb)town.

They told me and he was bad,

But I know could he was sad,

That’s why ry I fell for the lead er of the (C)pack.

One day my dad said find some one new.

I had to tell my the Jim my we’re (Bb)through.

He stood there and asked me why,

But all I could do was cry,

I’m sor ry I hurt you, the lead er of the (C)pack.

(C)pack.

In school they all stop and stare, I (Em)can’t hide the tears, but I don’t care.

I’ll nev er for get him, the lead er of the (C)pack.

Leader Of The Pack — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Leader Of The Pack" by The Shangri-Las: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Leader Of The Pack”

What key is "Leader Of The Pack" by The Shangri-Las played in?
Leader Of The Pack 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 "Leader Of The Pack"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Leader Of The Pack" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Leader Of The Pack"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Leader Of The Pack"?
"Leader Of The Pack" was originally performed by The Shangri-Las. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Leader Of The Pack"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Bb, Bm, C, Em, F, G, G7.
Is there a karaoke version of "Leader Of The Pack" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Leader Of The Pack" by The Shangri-Las. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Leader Of The Pack" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Leader Of The Pack" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.