Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine

by Spike Jones
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Lyrics

(C)Oh!

(C#dim7)Say!

Let us fly, dear.

(C)Where, (C#dim7)kid?

To the sky, dear.

(C)Oh, you (F)fly ing ma (Dm)chine!

(D7)Jump in, (G7)Miss Jo se phine, ship a (C)hoy!

(C#dim7)Oh (G7)joy, what a feel ing!

(C)Where, (C#dim7)boy?

In the ceil ing.

(C)Ho high, (F)hoop la, we (Dm)fly to the (D7)sky so (G7)high!

(C)Come Jo se phine in my fly ing ma chine, go ing (G7)up she goes!

Up she goes!

Bal ance your self like a bird (Bbdim)on (G7)a beam, in the (C)air she goes, there she goes!

Up, (Cdim)up, a (G7)lit tle bit high er, (C)oh (Cdim)my, the (G7)moon is on fire!

(C)Come Jo se phine in my fly ing ma chine, go ing (G7)up, all on, โ€œGood (C)bye!โ€

(C)Come Jo se phine in my fly ing ma chine, go ing (G7)up she goes!

Up she goes!

Bal ance your self like a bird (Bbdim)on (G7)a beam, in the (C)air she goes, there she goes!

Up, (Cdim)up, a (G7)lit tle bit high er, (C)oh (Cdim)my, the (G7)moon is on fire!

(C)Come Jo se phine in my fly ing ma chine, go ing (G7)up, all on, โ€œGood (C)bye!โ€

(C)bye!โ€

(C)bye!โ€

Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine" by Spike Jones: 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 C, 170 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œCome, Josephine In My Flying Machineโ€

What key is "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine" by Spike Jones played in?
Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine"?
The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine"?
"Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine" was originally performed by Spike Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bbdim, C, C#dim7, Caug, Cdim, D7, Dm, Dm7, +3 more.
What other songs by Spike Jones can I play here?
Try "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth", "By The Beautiful Sea". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine" by Spike Jones. 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 โ€” 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 "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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.