Come here, (G6)sis ter,
and Pa pa’s in the swing.
He ain’t too (C9)hip cy
a bout that new breed, pret ty (G6)babe.
He ain’t no (D7)drag.
(CN.C.)Pa pa’s got a brand new (D7)bag.
Come here, (G6)ma ma,
and dig this cra zy scene.
He’s not too (C9)fan cy
a but this line is pret ty (G6)clean.
He ain’t no (D7)drag.
(CN.C.)Pa pa’s got a brand new (D7)bag.
Come here,
He’s do ing the (G6)Jerk.
He’s do ing the Fly.
Don’t play him cheap ’cause you know he ain’t shy.
He’s do ing the Mon key, the Mashed Po ta toes.
Jump back, Jack, see you lat er, al li ga tor.
Come here, sis ter,
Pa pa’s in the swing.
He ain’t too (C9)hip now,
but I can dig that new breed, (G6)babe.
He ain’t no (D7)drag.
(CN.C.)He’s got a brand new (D7)bag.
Oh, (G6)Pa pa, he’s do ing the Jerk.
Pa pa, he’s do ing the Jerk.
He’s do ing the (C9)Twist
just like this.
He’s do ing the (G6)Fly ev ’ry day and ev ’ry night.
The (D7)thing’s
(CN.C.)like the Boom er (D7)ang.
Hey,
come (G6)on.
Hey hey,
come on.
Hey hey, he’s up tight,
out of sight.
Come on.
Hey!
Hey!
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag by James Brown
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Papa's Got A Brand New Bag”
- What key is "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" in?
- "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" 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 "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" 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 "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- This arrangement of "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" uses 5 chords: C, C6, C9, D7, G6.
- How long does it take to learn "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by James Brown can I play here?
- Try "THE PAYBACK", "SAY IT LOUD", "SOUL POWER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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