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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Flip, Flop And Fly" by Big Joe Turner: 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Flip, Flop And Fly”
- What key is "Flip, Flop And Fly" by Big Joe Turner played in?
- Flip, Flop And Fly is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Flip, Flop And Fly" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Flip, Flop And Fly" by Big Joe Turner. 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 — 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 "Flip, Flop And Fly" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Flip, Flop And Fly" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.