Flapper Girl

by The Lumineers
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Lyrics

Cut off all of your hair,

did you flinch, did you care?

Did he look, did he stop and stare at your (G)brand new hair?

Lo cal boy, lo cal news,

pow er lines, hang ing boots.

Fi re men in their trucks cut loose a (G)lo cal boy’s shoes.

Ca dil lac, Ca dil lac,

busi ness men dressed in slacks.

I will buy one for us when I get back, a (G)big Ca dil lac.

And you can (F)wave to all your friends

and I’ll nev er leave you a gain.

Would you write, would you call back ba by if I (G)wrote you a song?

I’ve been gone, but you’re still my la dy and I (G)need you at home.

And you can (F)wave to all of your friends

and I’ll nev got er leave you a gain.

Would you write, would you call back, ba by if I (G)wrote you a song?

I’ve been gone, but you’re still my la dy and I (G)need you at home.

’Cause if you (F)ain’t be hind my your door

then I ain’t got a home an y more.

Would you write, would you call back, ba by if I (G)wrote you a song?

I’ve been gone, but you’re still my la dy and I (G)need you at home.

’Cause if you

Lov ers come, lov ers go, lov ers leave me a lone, she’ll come back to me.

Flapper Girl — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Flapper Girl" by The Lumineers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 117 BPM.

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

About “Flapper Girl”

Can I learn "Flapper Girl" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Flapper Girl" with hands-separate practice in C at 117 BPM.
What key is "Flapper Girl" by The Lumineers played in?
Flapper Girl 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 "Flapper Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 117 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Flapper Girl" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Flapper Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Flapper Girl"?
"Flapper Girl" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Flapper Girl"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, Em, F, G.
What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Flapper Girl"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Flapper Girl" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Flapper Girl"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Flapper Girl" is in the key of C at 117 BPM.