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(G)If you knew
(C)Peg gy Sue,
(G)then you’d (C)know why (G)I feel blue a bout Pa (C)Peg gy,
’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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Peggy Sue" on piano with easy notes — 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.
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About “Peggy Sue”
- Can I play "Peggy Sue" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) 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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Peggy Sue"?
- Yes — 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 — 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.