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The (Bb)night was clear
and the (Gm)moon was yel low, and the (Cm)leaves came tum (F7)bling (F)down.
I was (F)stand ing
on the (Bb7)cor ner
when I (Eb7)heard my bull dog bark.
He was (Bb)bark ing at the two men who were (F7)gam bling in the (Bb)dark.
It was (F7)Stag ger Lee and (Bb7)Bil ly
two (Eb7)men who gam ble late.
Stag ger (Bb)Lee threw sev en, Bil ly (F7)swore that he threw (Bb)eight.
Stag ger (F)stand ing
on the (Bb7)cor ner
when I (Eb7)heard my bull dog bark.
He was (Bb)bark ing at the two men who were (F7)gam bling in the (Bb)dark.
It was (F7)Stag ger Lee
and (Bb7)Bil ly
two (Eb7)men who
gam ble late.
Stag ger (Bb)Lee threw sev en, Bil ly (F7)swore that
he threw (Bb)eight.
Stag ger (Bb)wife.”
Stag ger (F)Lee
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.
(Spoken:) 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.
(Bb)Go, Stag ger Lee.
Go.
Stagger Lee — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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”
- What key is "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price played in?
- Stagger Lee is arranged in the key of Bb 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 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 there a karaoke version of "Stagger Lee" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Stagger Lee" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Stagger Lee" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.