Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me

by Billy Reeves
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 200 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 “Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me”

What key is "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" by Billy Reeves played in?
Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" 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 "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me"?
"Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" was originally performed by Billy Reeves. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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