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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" by Billy Reeves 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 D, 200 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me

Can I learn "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" 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 "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" with hands-separate practice in D at 200 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me"?
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 "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me"?
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. "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me" is in the key of D at 200 BPM.

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