Peggy Sue

by Buddy Holly
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(G)If you knew

(C)Peg gy Sue,

(G)then youโ€™d (C)know why (G)I feel blue a bout Pa (C)Peg gy,

โ€™bout my Peg gy (G)Sue;

Oh, well, I (D7)love you, gal, yes, I (C)love you, (C7)Peg gy Sue.

(G)Peg gy Sue,

(C)Peg gy Sue,

(G)oh, how (C)my heart (G)yearns for you, a oh, Pa (C)heg gy,

my Pa heg gy (G)Sue;

Oh, well, I (D7)love you, gal, yes, I (C)love you, (C7)Peg gy Sue.

(G)Peg gy Sue,

Peg gy Sue,

(Eb)pret ty, pret ty, pret ty, pret ty (G)Peg gy Sue, oh, my (C)Peg gy,

my Peg gy Sue;

Oh, well, I (D7)love you, gal, and I (C)need you, (C7)Peg gy (G)Sue.

(G)I love you,

(C)Peg gy Sue,

(G)with a (C)love so (G)rare (D7)and (G7)true, oh, (C)Peg gy,

my Peg gy (G7)Sue;

Oh, well, I (D7)love you, gal, yes, I (C)want you, Peg gy (G)Sue.

Peggy Sue โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Peggy Sue" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 192 BPM.

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

About โ€œPeggy Sueโ€

Why does "Peggy Sue" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Peggy Sue".
What key is "Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly played in?
Peggy Sue is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Peggy Sue"?
The arrangement plays at 192 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Peggy Sue" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Peggy Sue"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Peggy Sue"?
"Peggy Sue" was originally performed by Buddy Holly. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Peggy Sue"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, C7, D7, Eb, G, G7.
What other songs by Buddy Holly can I play here?
Try "NOT FADE AWAY", "THAT'LL BE THE DAY", "EVERYDAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Peggy Sue"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Peggy Sue".
Can I see all the notes in "Peggy Sue"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 192 BPM.

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