Other arrangements of Stagger Lee
Pick a learning view.
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,
βoh 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,
βI canβt 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.β
(F)Stag ger (Bb)Lee ger Lee (F7)went (Bb7)home, ly,
βoh he (Eb7)got his for ty four.
Said, βIβm go ing to tle bar room just to (F7)pay that debt I (Bb6)owe.β
(F)Stag ger (Bb6)wife.β
(F)Stag ger (Bb)Lee
(F)shot (Bb7)Bil ly.
Oh, he (Eb7)shot that poor boy so bad,
βtil the (Bb)bul let came through Bil ly, and it (F7)broke the bar ten derβs (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 β Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price in falling notes style β like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About βStagger Leeβ
- Can I learn "Stagger Lee" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes β Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Stagger Lee" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 100 BPM.
- 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 β this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Stagger Lee"?
- Yes β 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Stagger Lee"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Stagger Lee" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Stagger Lee"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Stagger Lee" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.
More songs you might like
PERSONALITY
Lloyd Price
ULTRAVIOLENCE
Lana Del Rey
SOMEBODY'S HERO
Jamie O'Neal
INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
IMMORTALITY
Bee Gees
COPACABANA
Barry Manilow
ENTER SANDMAN
Metallica
BATTLEFIELD
Jordin Sparks
MY LOVE
Petula Clark
JAMAICA FAREWELL
Samuel E. Wright
HARVEST
Neil Young
IT ENDS TONIGHT
The All-American Rejects