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€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Peggy Sue" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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€

Where are the chord symbols for "Peggy Sue" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Peggy Sue" is in G.
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.
Does "Peggy Sue" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Peggy Sue" is in the key of G at 192 BPM.
What chords are in "Peggy Sue"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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