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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) — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 132 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 “The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" is in G.
- What key is "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" by Daniel Decatur Emmett played in?
- The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn) is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" 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 "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)"?
- "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" was originally performed by Daniel Decatur Emmett. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)" is in the key of G at 132 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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