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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Flip, Flop And Fly" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Flip, Flop And Fly"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Flip, Flop And Fly". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.