Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me

by Billy Reeves
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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.