See You Later, Alligator

by Bill Haley & His Comets
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Lyrics

Well, I saw my ba by (C)walk ing

with an oth er man to day.

Well, I saw my ba by (F7)walk ing

with an oth er man to (C)day.

When I asked her what’s the (G7)mat ter,

re this is what I heard her (C)say:

“See you lat er, al li (C)ga tor,

af ter ’while croc o dile.

See you lat er, al li (F7)ga tor,

af ter ’while croc o (C)dile.

Can’t you see you’re in my (G7)way, now,

don’t you know you cramp my (C)style?”

When I thought of what she (C)told me,

near ly made me lose my head.

When I thought of what she (F7)told me,

near ly made me lose my (C)head.

But the next time that I (G7)saw her,

re mind ed her of what she (C)said:

“See you lat er, al li (C)ga tor,

af ter ’while croc o dile.

See you lat er, al li (F7)ga tor,

af ter ’while croc o (C)dile.

Can’t you see you’re in my (G7)way, now,

don’t you know you cramp my (C)style?”

When I thought of what she (C)style?

See You Later, Alligator — Piano Lead Sheet

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"See You Later, Alligator" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 132 BPM.

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

About “See You Later, Alligator”

Where are the chord symbols for "See You Later, Alligator" 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. "See You Later, Alligator" is in C.
What key is "See You Later, Alligator" by Bill Haley & His Comets played in?
See You Later, Alligator 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 "See You Later, Alligator"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "See You Later, Alligator" 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 "See You Later, Alligator"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "See You Later, Alligator"?
"See You Later, Alligator" was originally performed by Bill Haley & His Comets. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bill Haley & His Comets can I play here?
Try "ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK", "SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR", "Rock Around The Clock". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "See You Later, Alligator" 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. "See You Later, Alligator" is in the key of C at 132 BPM.
What chords are in "See You Later, Alligator"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.