The Boy Does Nothing

by Alesha Dixon
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I got a (Em)man with two left feet and when he (Em7)dan ces not to the beat I real ly (Em)think that he should know that his (Em7)rhy thm’s go go go.

I got a (B7sus4)man with two left feet and when he (Em7)dan ces not to the beat I real ly (B7sus4)think that he should know that his (Em7)rhy thm’s go go go.

Does he wash up?

Nev er (B7)wash up.

Does he clean up?

No, he nev er cleans up.

he brush up?

Nev er (B7)brush es up.

(Em)(He does noth ing, the boy does noth ing.)

Nev er (B7)wash up.

Does he clean up?

No, he nev er cleans up.

he brush up?

Nev er (B7)brush es up.

(Em)(He does noth ing, the boy does noth ing.) Hey boy, how ya been?

I got a thou sand lines, where do I be gin?

And I, I’ve been here, been there tra vel ling.

I (Em)saw you at the cor ner, my vibe kicked in.

And two twos, I clock you (Em)wear ing tight jeans, a real nice suit.

You were (B7)smil ing like you were just sev en teen.

I (Em)asked you for a dance, you said β€œyes please.” (B7sus4)Take a sip of dan cing juice.

(Em7)Ev ’ry bod y’s on to you.

(B7sus4)To the left and to the right.

Ev ’ry (Em7)bod y hit the rhy thm, it’s on to night.

I’m gon na (B7sus4)feel that beat with in my soul.

I (Em7)need a man to take con trol.

(B7sus4)Let the mel o dy blow you all a (Em7)way.

Does he wash

Work it out now, work it, work it out now.

Do the Mam bo, shake it all a round now.

Ev ’ry bod y on the floor, let me see you clap your hands.

I wan na see you work.

I wan na see you move your bod y and turn.

I wan na see you shake your hips and learn.

I wan na see you work it, work it, work it (B7)out now.

Hey!

I wan na see you work.

I wan na see you move your bod y and turn.

I wan na see you shake your hips and learn.

I wan na see you work it, work it, work it (B7)out now.

Hey!

I wan na see you work.

Does he wash up?

Nev er (B7)wash up.

Does he clean up?

No, he nev er cleans up.

he brush up?

Nev er (B7)brush es up.

(Em)(He does noth ing, the boy does noth ing.)

Nev er (B7)wash up.

Does he clean up?

No, he nev er cleans up.

he brush up?

Nev er (B7)brush es up.

(Em)(He does noth ing, the (Em)boy does noth ing.

(B7)man can’t dance he gets a se cond chance.

And if the (B7)man can’t dance he gets a se cond chance.

And if the

The Boy Does Nothing β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Boy Does Nothing" by Alesha Dixon: 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 E, 176 BPM.

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

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About β€œThe Boy Does Nothing”

Can I sing "The Boy Does Nothing" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes β€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Boy Does Nothing" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Boy Does Nothing" by Alesha Dixon in?
The backing track is in E at 176 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Boy Does Nothing" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "The Boy Does Nothing"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "The Boy Does Nothing", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Boy Does Nothing" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Boy Does Nothing"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Boy Does Nothing"?
"The Boy Does Nothing" was originally performed by Alesha Dixon. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Boy Does Nothing" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Boy Does Nothing" by Alesha Dixon. 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 β€” 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 "The Boy Does Nothing" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Boy Does Nothing" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.

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