What key is "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" in?

"Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" by Billy Reeves is in the key of D with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(D)Shoo fly, don’t both er (A7)me!

Shoo fly, don’t both er (D)me!

Shoo fly, don’t both er (A7)me, I be long to (D)Comp (A7)’ny (D)G.

I feel, I feel, I feel, I feel like a morn ing (A7)star, I feel, I feel, I feel, es down, I feel like a morn ing (D)star.

(D)Shoo fly, don’t both er (A7)me!

Shoo fly, don’t both er (D)me!

Shoo fly, don’t both er (A7)me, I be long to (D)Comp (A7)’ny (D)G.

I feel, I feel, I feel, that’s what my a moth er (A7)said, like an gels pour ing ’lass es down, right down up a on my (D)star.

(D)head.

(D)Comp (A7)’ny (D)G!

Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me by Billy Reeves

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me”

What key is "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" in?: "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" by Billy Reeves is in the key of D with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.