The Man With The Bag

by Kay Starr
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(G)Old Mis ter (Am7)Krin gle is (Bm7)soon gon na (C)jin gle the (D7sus)bells that ’ll (D7)tin gle all your (G)trou bles a way.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s (C#dim7)wait in’ for the (G)man with the bag, ’cause (Am7)Christ mas is (D7)com in’ a gain.

(G)He’s got a (Am7)sleigh full; it’s (Bm7)not gon na (C)stay full.

He’s (D7sus)got stuff to (D7)drop at ev ’ry (G)stop of the way.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s (C#dim7)wait in’ for the (G)man with the bag, ’cause (Am7)Christ mas is (D7)com in’ a gain.

(Am7)Christ mas is (D7)com in’ a gain.

(G7)He’ll be (C6)here

with the an swer to the (G)prayers that you (D7)made through the (G7)year.

(Db)You’ll get (C6)yours

if you’ve done (D7)ev ’ry thing you should ex tra spe cial good.

He’ll (G)make this De (Am7)cem ber the (Bm7)one you’ll re (C)mem ber.

The (D7sus)best and the (D7)mer ri est you (G)ev er did have.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s (C#dim7)wait in’ for the (G)man with the bag, Christ mas is (D7sus)here (D7)a gain.

(G6)Old Mis ter Krin gle is soon gon na jin gle all the (Bb7)bells that ’ll (A7)tin gle all your (Ab7)trou bles a way.

(C7)Ev ’ry bod y’s (C#dim7)wait in’ for the (G)man with the bag.

Christ mas is (D7sus)here (D7)a gain.

(G6)He’s got a sleigh full, it’s not gon na stay full.

He’s got (Bb7)stuff that he’s (A7)drop pin’ ev ’ry (Ab7)stop of the way.

(C7)Ev ’ry bod y’s (C#dim7)wait in’ for the (G)man with the bag.

Christ mas is (D7sus)here (D7)a gain.

(G7)He’ll be (G)ev er did have.

Ev ’ry bod y’s wait in’.

(G)They’re all con gre gat in’,

(A7)wait ing for the (Am7)man (Ab)with the bag.

The Man With The Bag — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Man With The Bag" 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Man With The Bag”

Can I play "The Man With The Bag" 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 "The Man With The Bag" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Man With The Bag" by Kay Starr played in?
The Man With The Bag 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 Man With The Bag"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Man With The Bag" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Man With The Bag"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Man With The Bag"?
"The Man With The Bag" was originally performed by Kay Starr. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Man With The Bag"?
This arrangement uses 29 chords: A7, Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Abdom, Am7, Bb7, Bbm7, +21 more.
Can a complete beginner play "The Man With The Bag"?
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. "The Man With The Bag" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Man With The Bag"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Man With The Bag" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.