Phil The Fluter

by Percy French
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(G13)Have you (C)heard of Phil the flu ter who would (F)nev er (G)pay the (C)rent?

When (C)ev er he was (F)down and out, with (C)out a sin gle (G)cent, (G13)he would (C)cir cu late a no tice to his (F)neigh bours (G7)one and (Am)all (G11)as to (C)how he’d (E7)like their (Am)com pa (F)ny that (Dm)eve ning (G)at a (C)ball.

And, when writ in’ (E7)out, he was (Am)care ful (F)to sug (C)gest to (G11)them that, (C)if they found a (E7)hat of his con (Am)ven ient (D7)to the (G)door, the (C)more they put (E7)in when (Am)ev er (F)he re (C)quest ed (G11)them, the (C)bet ter (Em)would the (Am)mu sic (Em)be for (Am7)bat ter (A#dim)ing the (G)floor!

(G13)With the (C)toot of the flute and the (F)twid dle (G7)of the (C)fid dle, O!

(C)Hop ping in the (F)mid dle like a (C)her ring on the (G)grid dle, (G7)O!

(C)Up, down, hands a round, (F)cross in’ (G7)to the (Am)wall.

So (C)come and (E7)join the (Am)gai e (F)ty at (Dm)Phil the (G)flu ter’s (C)ball!

(G13)First (C)lit tle Mick ey Mil li gan got (F)up to (G)show them (C)how.

And (C)then the wid ow (F)Caf fer ty steps and makes her (G)bow.

(G13)“I could (C)dance you off your legs,” says she, “as (F)sure as (G7)you were (Am)born, (G11)if you’ll (C)on ly (E7)make the (Am)pi per (F)play ‘The (Dm)Hare Is (G)In The (C)Corn’.” So Phil plays (E7)up to the (Am)best of (F)his a (C)bi li (G11)ty, the (C)la dy and the (E7)gen tle man be (Am)gin to (D7)do their (G)share.

(C)While young (E7)Mick a (Am)dan cin’ (F)with a (C)gi li (G11)ty, de (C)cre pit (Em)Miss us (Am)Caf fer (Em)ty was (Am7)leap in’ (A#dim)like a (G)hare!

(C)toot of the flute and the (F)twid dle (G7)of the (C)fid dle, O!

(C)Hop ping in the (F)mid dle like a (C)her ring on the (G)grid dle, (G7)O!

(C)Up, down, hands a round, (F)cross in’ (G7)to the (Am)wall.

So (C)come and (E7)join the (Am)gai e (F)ty at (Dm)Phil the (G)flu ter’s (C)ball!

(G13)Then

Phil The Fluter — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Phil The Fluter" by Percy French. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 112 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Phil The Fluter”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Phil The Fluter" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Phil The Fluter".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Phil The Fluter" by Percy French in?
The backing track is in C at 112 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Phil The Fluter" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Phil The Fluter"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Phil The Fluter", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Phil The Fluter" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Phil The Fluter"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Phil The Fluter"?
"Phil The Fluter" was originally performed by Percy French. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Phil The Fluter" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Phil The Fluter" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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