Flip, Flop And Fly

by Big Joe Turner
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(CN.C.)Now when (Bb)I get the blues I get me a rock in’ chair.

When me (Eb7)I get the blues I get me a rock in’ chair.

When the (F7)blues o ver take me gon na rock ing right a way from here.

Now when (Bb)I sis get pi lone some I jump tin’ on the tel e phone.

I’m When a (Eb7)I sis get pi lone some I jump tin’ on the tel e phone.

I (F7)call so my y ba by, tell her I’m ba on my way back home.

Now flip,

flop and fly;

I don’t care if I die.

Now (Eb7)flip,

flop and fly;

I (Bb)don’t care if I die.

(F7)Don’t ev er leave me, don’t ev er say good bye.

Give me (Bb)one more the blues I hold it a long, long time.

When me (Eb7)one more the blues I hold it a long, long time.

Now the (F7)love me, ver ba by, till the rock ing hits my head like wine.

Here when (Bb)comes sis my pi ba by, I flash tin’ ing a new gold tooth.

I’m Here a (Eb7)comes sis my pi ba by, I flash tin’ ing a new gold tooth.

Well, (F7)she’s so so y small en she can rum know in a pay phone booth.

Now flip, flop and fly;

I don’t care if I die.

Now (Eb7)flip, flop and fly;

I (Bb)don’t care if I die.

(F7)Don’t ev er leave me, don’t ev er say good bye.

Give me

I’m like a

Flip, Flop And Fly by Big Joe Turner

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Flip, Flop And Fly

What key is "Flip, Flop And Fly" in?
"Flip, Flop And Fly" by Big Joe Turner is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Flip, Flop And Fly" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Flip, Flop And Fly" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Flip, Flop And Fly"?
This arrangement of "Flip, Flop And Fly" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, Eb7, Ebm7, F7.
How long does it take to learn "Flip, Flop And Fly" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Big Joe Turner can I play here?
Try "CORRINE CORRINA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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