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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown. 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 "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" 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.