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Song: |
Purple People Eater |
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Instrument: |
Piano | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
160 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0140540 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
4 |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Sheb Wooley |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instrument: |
Piano | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140540 |
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Tempo: |
Bright rock |
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Metronome: |
q = 160 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1958 |
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Publisher: |
Channel Music |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140540 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano solo edition of “Purple People Eater” is in D major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano solo 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 piano solo arrangement include?
The piano solo arrangement of “Purple People Eater” is written for piano, allowing one player to perform it with no other musicians.
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 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley is a piano solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It has also been performed by Sha Na Na. It runs 4 pages.
The original published key is D major. The tempo marking is bright rock, around 160 BPM. It's written for Piano.
Its style is Comedy. This song is available in 30 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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