Teddy Bear

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

(C)Ba by, let me be

your (F)lov in’ Ted dy (C)Bear.

(F)Put a chain a round my neck and lead me an y (C)where.

Oh, let me (G7)be

(CN.C.)your Ted dy (C)Bear.

I (F)don’t want to be your (G7)ti ger ’cause (F)ti gers play too (G7)rough.

I (F)don’t want to be your (G7)li on ’cause (F)li ons ain’t the (G7)kind you love e (C)nough.

(CN.C.)Just wan na (C)be

your Ted dy Bear.

(F)Put a chain a round my neck and lead me an y (C)where.

Oh, let me (G7)be

(CN.C.)your Ted dy (C)Bear.

(C)Ba by, let me be

a (F)round you ev ’ry (C)night.

(F)Run your fin gers through my hair and cud dle me real (C)tight.

Oh, let me (G7)be

(CN.C.)your Ted dy (C)Bear.

I (F)don’t want to be your (G7)ti ger ’cause (F)ti gers play too (G7)rough.

I (F)don’t want to be your (G7)li on ’cause (F)li ons ain’t the (G7)kind you love e (C)nough.

(CN.C.)Just wan na (C)be

your Ted dy Bear.

(F)Put a chain a round my neck and lead me an y (C)where.

Oh, let me (G7)be

(CN.C.)your Ted dy (C)Bear.

(C)Bear.

Teddy Bear — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Teddy Bear" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 140 BPM.

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

About “Teddy Bear”

Why does "Teddy Bear" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Teddy Bear".
What key is "Teddy Bear" by Elvis Presley played in?
Teddy Bear 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 "Teddy Bear"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Teddy Bear" 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 "Teddy Bear"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Teddy Bear"?
"Teddy Bear" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Teddy Bear"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, F, F7, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Teddy Bear"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Teddy Bear".
Can I see all the notes in "Teddy Bear"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 140 BPM.