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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Stagger Lee" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Stagger Lee"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Stagger Lee". Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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