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 “yes 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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "The Boy Does Nothing" by Alesha Dixon as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 176 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Boy Does Nothing

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Boy Does Nothing" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, 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 "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 — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Boy Does Nothing" 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 "The Boy Does Nothing"?
Effectively yes — 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 — 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 — 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Boy Does Nothing" 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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