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) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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

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.

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