Peggy Sue

by Buddy Holly
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Lyrics

(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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Peggy Sue" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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€

Can I play "Peggy Sue" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Peggy Sue" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Peggy Sue"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Peggy Sue" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Peggy Sue"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Peggy Sue" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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