Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Flip Flop And Fly

Chords

4.722 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

A=(x 0 2 2 2 0)
D7=(x x 0 2 1 2)
D=(x x 0 2 3 2)
E=(0 2 2 1 0 0)
Flip, Flop and Fly
[Intro]
 A
[Verse 1]
 Well when AI get the blues, gonna D7get me a rockin' Achair
 Oh, when DI get the blues, gonna get me a rockin' Achair
 When the Eblues overtake me, gonna rock right away from Ahere
[Verse 2]
 Now when AI get lonesome I’m gonna D7jump on the teAlephone
 Yeah, when DI get lonesome I jump on the teAlephone
 Well, I Ecall my baby, tell her I'm on my way back Ahome
[Chorus]
 Well, Aflip, flop & fly, I don't care if I die
 DFlip, flop & fly, I Adon't care if I die
 EDon't ever leave me, Ddon't ever say gooAdbye
[Lead Break]
 A D A E D A E
[Verse 3]
 Here Acome my baby, D7flashin' a new gold Atooth
 Here Dcome my mama, flashin' a new gold Atooth
 EShe's so small she can Dmambo in a pay phonAe booth
[Verse 4]
 Like a AMississippi bullfrog D7sleeping on a hollow Astump
 Like a DMississippi bulldog sleepin' on a hollow Astump
 I got me Eso many women I Ddon't know which way to Ajump
[Chorus]
 I’m gonna Aflip, flop & fly, I don't care if I die
 I’m gonna Dflip, flop & fly, I Adon't care if I die
 EDon't ever leave me, Ddon't ever say gooAdbye
[Lead Break]
 A D A E D A E
[Break]
 Oh, you aughta Afeel so lovely D7feel so doggone Afine
 You aughta Dfeel so lovely feel so doggone Afine
 ELove me pretty baby til the Dfeeling hits my head like Awine
[Outro]
 I’m gonna Aflip, flop & fly, I don't care if I die
 I’m gonna Dflip, flop & fly, I Adon't care if I die
 EDon't ever leave me, Ddon't ever say gooAdbye
[Tag]
A D A E D A E

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Flip Flop And Fly" is a high-energy tune from Bill Haley & His Comets, a band that helped define the sound of early rock and roll. Coming from a group known for hits like "Rock Around the Clock," this song embodies the lively spirit and rhythmic drive that characterized their music. It's a track that fits right into their world of energetic rock, inviting you to channel that same vibrant, uninhibited feeling as you play.

AI-written from these sources:Bill Haley & His Comets — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Flip Flop And Fly

by Bill Haley & His Comets

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A=(x 0 2 2 2 0)

D7=(x x 0 2 1 2)

D=(x x 0 2 3 2)

E=(0 2 2 1 0 0)

Flip, Flop and Fly

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

A D7 A

Well when I get the blues, gonna get me a rockin' chair

D A

Oh, when I get the blues, gonna get me a rockin' chair

E A

When the blues overtake me, gonna rock right away from here

[Verse 2]

A D7 A

Now when I get lonesome I’m gonna jump on the telephone

D A

Yeah, when I get lonesome I jump on the telephone

E A

Well, I call my baby, tell her I'm on my way back home

[Chorus]

Well, flip, flop & fly, I don't care if I die

D A

Flip, flop & fly, I don't care if I die

E D A

Don't ever leave me, don't ever say goodbye

[Lead Break]

A D A E D A E

[Verse 3]

A D7 A

Here come my baby, flashin' a new gold tooth

D A

Here come my mama, flashin' a new gold tooth

E D A

She's so small she can mambo in a pay phone booth

[Verse 4]

A D7 A

Like a Mississippi bullfrog sleeping on a hollow stump

D A

Like a Mississippi bulldog sleepin' on a hollow stump

E D A

I got me so many women I don't know which way to jump

[Chorus]

I’m gonna flip, flop & fly, I don't care if I die

D A

I’m gonna flip, flop & fly, I don't care if I die

E D A

Don't ever leave me, don't ever say goodbye

[Lead Break]

A D A E D A E

[Break]

A D7 A

Oh, you aughta feel so lovely feel so doggone fine

D A

You aughta feel so lovely feel so doggone fine

E D A

Love me pretty baby til the feeling hits my head like wine

[Outro]

I’m gonna flip, flop & fly, I don't care if I die

D A

I’m gonna flip, flop & fly, I don't care if I die

E D A

Don't ever leave me, don't ever say goodbye

[Tag]

A D A E D A E

About Flip Flop And Fly Chords by Bill Haley & His Comets

Learn how to play Flip Flop And Fly by Bill Haley & His Comets with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Flip Flop And Fly chords”, “Flip Flop And Fly guitar chords”, or “Bill Haley & His Comets Flip Flop And Fly chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Flip Flop And Fly chords and for experienced players who want accurate Flip Flop And Fly lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D7, D, E.

FAQ — Flip Flop And Fly by Bill Haley & His Comets

How do I play "Flip Flop And Fly" by Bill Haley & His Comets on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Flip Flop And Fly" by Bill Haley & His Comets on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Flip Flop And Fly" by Bill Haley & His Comets free?

Yes. The chords for "Flip Flop And Fly" by Bill Haley & His Comets are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Flip Flop And Fly" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Flip Flop And Fly" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Flip Flop And Fly"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Flip Flop And Fly" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Flip Flop And Fly" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Flip Flop And Fly" by Bill Haley & His Comets with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bill Haley & His Comets below.

What key is "Flip Flop And Fly" in?

The chords for "Flip Flop And Fly" show the original chord names (including A, D7, D, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.