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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" 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 G, 120 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 “Papa's Got A Brand New Bag”
- Can I play "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" 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 "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- 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. "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.