Phil The Fluter

by Percy French
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(G13)Have you (C)heard of Phil the flu ter who would (F)nev er (G)pay the (C)rent?

When (C)ev er he was (F)down and out, with (C)out a sin gle (G)cent, (G13)he would (C)cir cu late a no tice to his (F)neigh bours (G7)one and (Am)all (G11)as to (C)how he’d (E7)like their (Am)com pa (F)ny that (Dm)eve ning (G)at a (C)ball.

And, when writ in’ (E7)out, he was (Am)care ful (F)to sug (C)gest to (G11)them that, (C)if they found a (E7)hat of his con (Am)ven ient (D7)to the (G)door, the (C)more they put (E7)in when (Am)ev er (F)he re (C)quest ed (G11)them, the (C)bet ter (Em)would the (Am)mu sic (Em)be for (Am7)bat ter (A#dim)ing the (G)floor!

(G13)With the (C)toot of the flute and the (F)twid dle (G7)of the (C)fid dle, O!

(C)Hop ping in the (F)mid dle like a (C)her ring on the (G)grid dle, (G7)O!

(C)Up, down, hands a round, (F)cross in’ (G7)to the (Am)wall.

So (C)come and (E7)join the (Am)gai e (F)ty at (Dm)Phil the (G)flu ter’s (C)ball!

(G13)First (C)lit tle Mick ey Mil li gan got (F)up to (G)show them (C)how.

And (C)then the wid ow (F)Caf fer ty steps and makes her (G)bow.

(G13)“I could (C)dance you off your legs,” says she, “as (F)sure as (G7)you were (Am)born, (G11)if you’ll (C)on ly (E7)make the (Am)pi per (F)play ‘The (Dm)Hare Is (G)In The (C)Corn’.” So Phil plays (E7)up to the (Am)best of (F)his a (C)bi li (G11)ty, the (C)la dy and the (E7)gen tle man be (Am)gin to (D7)do their (G)share.

(C)While young (E7)Mick a (Am)dan cin’ (F)with a (C)gi li (G11)ty, de (C)cre pit (Em)Miss us (Am)Caf fer (Em)ty was (Am7)leap in’ (A#dim)like a (G)hare!

(C)toot of the flute and the (F)twid dle (G7)of the (C)fid dle, O!

(C)Hop ping in the (F)mid dle like a (C)her ring on the (G)grid dle, (G7)O!

(C)Up, down, hands a round, (F)cross in’ (G7)to the (Am)wall.

So (C)come and (E7)join the (Am)gai e (F)ty at (Dm)Phil the (G)flu ter’s (C)ball!

(G13)Then

Phil The Fluter — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Phil The Fluter" by Percy French as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 112 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Phil The Fluter

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Phil The Fluter" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Phil The Fluter" by Percy French in?
The backing track is in C at 112 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Phil The Fluter" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Phil The Fluter"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Phil The Fluter", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Phil The Fluter" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Phil The Fluter"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Phil The Fluter"?
"Phil The Fluter" was originally performed by Percy French. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Phil The Fluter" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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