The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)

by Daniel Decatur Emmett
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Lyrics

When (G)I was young I (C)used to (Am)wait on (G)Mas ter (Em)and hand (D7)him his plate.

And (G)pass the bot tle when (C)he got (Am)dry, and (D7)brush a way the (G)blue tail fly.

(G)Jim my crack corn and (D7)I don’t care, Jim my crack corn and (G)I don’t care, Jim my crack corn and (C)I don’t care, my (D7)mas ter’s gone a (G)way.

The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn) by Daniel Decatur Emmett

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)”

What key is "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" in?
"The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" by Daniel Decatur Emmett is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" 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 "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" 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 "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Daniel Decatur Emmett can I play here?
Try "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie", "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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