Leader Of The Pack

by The Shangri-Las
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Leader Of The Pack" by The Shangri-Las in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Leader Of The Pack"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Leader Of The Pack" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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