Peter Cottontail

by Jack Rollins
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(C)Here comes Pe ter Cot ton tail, (F)hop pin’ down the bun ny trail, (G)hip pi ty (C#dim7)hop pin’ (G7)Eas ter’s on its (C)way.

(C)Bring ing ev ’ry girl and boy (F)bas kets full of Eas ter joy, (G)things to (C#dim7)make your (G7)Eas ter bright and (C)gay.

He’s got (F)jel ly (F)beans for (F)Tom my, col ored (C)eggs for sis ter Sue, there’s an (F)or chid (F)for your (Dm)Mom my (Am)and an (D7)Eas ter bon net, (G)too.

Oh!

(C)Here comes Pe ter Cot ton tail, (F)hop pin’ down the bun ny trail, (G)hip pi ty (C#dim)hop pi ty, (G7)hap py Eas ter (C)day.

(C)Here comes Pe ter Cot ton tail, (F)hop pin’ down the bun ny trail, (G)look at him (C#dim7)stop, and (G7)lis ten to him (C)say:

(C)“Try to do the things you should.” (F)May be if you’re ex tra good, (G)he’ll roll (C#dim7)lots of (G7)Eas ter eggs your (C)way.

You’ll wake (F)up on (F)Eas ter (F)morn ing and you’ll (C)know that he was there.

When you (F)find those (F)choc ’late (Dm)bun nies (Am)that he’s (D7)hid ing ev ’ry (G)where.

Oh!

(C)Here comes Pe ter Cot ton tail, (F)hop pin’ down the bun ny trail, (G)hip pi ty (C#dim)hop pi ty, (G7)hap py Eas ter (C)day.

(F)day.

Peter Cottontail — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Peter Cottontail" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 168 BPM.

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

About “Peter Cottontail

Why does "Peter Cottontail" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "Peter Cottontail".
What key is "Peter Cottontail" by Jack Rollins played in?
Peter Cottontail is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Peter Cottontail"?
The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Peter Cottontail" 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 "Peter Cottontail"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Peter Cottontail"?
"Peter Cottontail" was originally performed by Jack Rollins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jack Rollins can I play here?
Try "Frosty The Snow Man". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Peter Cottontail"?
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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Peter Cottontail".
Can I see all the notes in "Peter Cottontail"?
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 C at 168 BPM.

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