Peppermint Twist

by Joey Dee & The Starliters
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Got a new dance and it goes like this:

(F9)Name of this dance is the Pep per mint Twist.

You’ll (G9)like it like this, the Pep per mint Twist.

(C)’Round

and ’round,

up

and down,

(F9)’round

and ’round,

(C)up

and down,

it’s (G9)’round and ’round and up and down, (C)one two three kick, one two three jump!

Meet me, ba by, on For ty fifth Street

where the Pep per mint Twist ers meet.

You’ll (G9)learn to do this, the Pep per mint Twist.

(C)one two three kick, one two three jump!

Peppermint Twist by Joey Dee & The Starliters

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Peppermint Twist”

What key is "Peppermint Twist" in?
"Peppermint Twist" by Joey Dee & The Starliters is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Peppermint Twist" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Peppermint Twist" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Peppermint Twist"?
This arrangement of "Peppermint Twist" uses 3 chords: C, F9, G9. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Peppermint Twist" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

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