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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Flip, Flop And Fly" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.

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

About “Flip, Flop And Fly

Can I play "Flip, Flop And Fly" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Flip, Flop And Fly" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Flip, Flop And Fly" by Big Joe Turner played in?
Flip, Flop And Fly is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Flip, Flop And Fly"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Flip, Flop And Fly" 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 "Flip, Flop And Fly"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Flip, Flop And Fly"?
"Flip, Flop And Fly" was originally performed by Big Joe Turner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Flip, Flop And Fly"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, Eb7, Ebm7, F7.
What other songs by Big Joe Turner can I play here?
Try "CORRINE CORRINA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Flip, Flop And Fly"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Flip, Flop And Fly" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Flip, Flop And Fly"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Flip, Flop And Fly" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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