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The (Bb)night was clear
and the (Gm)moon was yel low, and the (Cm)leaves came tum (F7)bling (Bb6)down.
(F)I was (F)stand ing went on the (Bb7)cor ner
when I heard a my the bull dog bark.
He was (Bb)bark ing at the two men who were (F7)gam bling in the (Bb6)dark.
(F)It was (Bb)Stag ger Lee (F7)and (Bb7)Bil ly,
“oh he (Eb7)men who gam ble late.
Stag ger Lee ing threw the sev en, Bil ly (F7)swore that he threw (Bb6)eight.
(F)Stag ger (F)Lee ing went told the (Bb7)Bil ly,
“I can’t let a you the go with that.
You have (Bb)won all my y mon ey and my (F7)brand new Stet son (Bb6)hat.”
(F)Stag ger (Bb)Lee ger Lee (F7)went (Bb7)home, ly,
“oh he (Eb7)got his for ty four.
Said, “I’m go ing to tle bar room just to (F7)pay that debt I (Bb6)owe.”
(F)Stag ger (Bb6)wife.”
(F)Stag ger (Bb)Lee
(F)shot (Bb7)Bil ly.
Oh, he (Eb7)shot that poor boy so bad,
’til the (Bb)bul let came through Bil ly, and it (F7)broke the bar ten der’s (Bb)glass.
Look (F7)out now.
(Bb)Go, Stag ger Lee.
(Bb7)Go, Stag ger Lee.
(Eb7)Go, Stag ger Lee.
Go, Stag ger Lee.
(Bb)Go, Stag ger Lee.
(F7)Go, Stag ger Lee.
(Bb6)Go, Stag ger Lee.
Go.
Stagger Lee — Piano Lead Sheet
"Stagger Lee" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Stagger Lee”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Stagger Lee" 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. "Stagger Lee" is in Eb.
- What key is "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price played in?
- Stagger Lee is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stagger Lee"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stagger Lee" 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 "Stagger Lee"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Stagger Lee"?
- "Stagger Lee" was originally performed by Lloyd Price. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Stagger Lee"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Cm, Eb7, F7, Gm.
- What other songs by Lloyd Price can I play here?
- Try "PERSONALITY", "Stagger Lee", "(You've Got) Personality". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Stagger Lee" 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. "Stagger Lee" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Stagger Lee"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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