Puff The Magic Dragon

by Peter, Paul & Mary
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(C)Puff the Mag ic (Em)Drag on (F)lived by the (C)sea

and (F)frol icked in the (C)au tumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called Hon a (G7)lee.

With (C)Lit tle Jack ie (Em)Pa per Jac kie (F)loved that ras cal (C)Puff

and (F)brought him strings and (C)seal ing wax and (D7)oth er (G7)fan cy (C)stuff.

(G)Oh!

(C)Puff the Mag ic (Em)Drag on (F)lived by the (C)sea

and (F)frol icked in the (C)au tumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called Hon a (G7sus)lee.

(C)Puff the Mag ic (Em)Drag on (F)lived by the (C)sea

and (F)frol icked in the (C)au tumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called (G)Hon a (C)lee.

To (C)geth er they would (Em)travel on (F)boat with billowed (C)sail.

and (F)Jack ie kept a (C)look out (Am)perched on make (D7)Puff gi gan tic (G7)tail.

With (C)No ble kings and (Em)princ es Jac kie (F)would bow whene’er they (C)came.

and (F)Pi rate ships would (C)low’r their flag when (D7)Puff roared (G7)out his (C)name.

(G)Oh!

(C)Puff the Mag ic (Em)Drag on (F)lived by the (C)sea

and (F)frol icked in the (C)au tumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called Hon a (G7sus)lee.

(C)Puff the Mag ic (Em)Drag on (F)lived by the (C)sea

and (F)frol icked in the (C)au tumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called (G)Hon a (C)lee.

A (D7)land called (G7)Hon a (C)lee.

Puff The Magic Dragon β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Puff The Magic Dragon" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

About β€œPuff The Magic Dragon”

Can I play "Puff The Magic Dragon" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "Puff The Magic Dragon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Puff The Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul & Mary played in?
Puff The Magic Dragon 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 "Puff The Magic Dragon"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Puff The Magic Dragon" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Puff The Magic Dragon"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Puff The Magic Dragon"?
"Puff The Magic Dragon" was originally performed by Peter, Paul & Mary. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Peter, Paul & Mary can I play here?
Try "LEMON TREE", "WEDDING SONG", "IF I HAD A HAMMER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Puff The Magic Dragon"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Puff The Magic Dragon" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Puff The Magic Dragon"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Puff The Magic Dragon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.