Other arrangements of Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
5 people have learned this song
"Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “Papa's Got A Brand New Bag”
- Why does "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag".
- What key is "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown played in?
- Papa's Got A Brand New Bag is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" 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 "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" was originally performed by James Brown. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, C6, C9, D7, G6.
- What other songs by James Brown can I play here?
- Try "THE PAYBACK", "SAY IT LOUD", "SOUL POWER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag".
- Can I see all the notes in "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.