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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.