Purple People Eater
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“Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley is a guitar tab arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. Other recordings of this song include those by Sha Na Na. It runs 2 pages.
The original published key is C major. The tempo is moderately slow, in 2, at around 80 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Guitar and Voice.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Comedy. Musicnotes offers 30 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
- Arrangement
- Guitar/Vocal/Chords
- Composer
- Sheb Wooley
- Lyricist
- Sheb Wooley
- Product #
- MN0243978
- Pages
- 2 Pages
- Publisher
- Channel Music
- Date
- 1958
- Tempo
- Moderately slow, in 2
- Metronome
- h = 80
- Original Published Key
- C Major
- Time Signature
- 2/2
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
- Notation
- Guitar TAB
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “Purple People Eater” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar TAB score for “Purple People Eater” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “Purple People Eater” is written for guitar and voice. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Purple People Eater” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Purple People Eater” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Purple People Eater” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
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