Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me

“Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me” is a famous American folk song and nursery rhyme that dates back to the mid-1800s. It is a playful and simple song that was originally played as a minstrel song, a form of racist theatrical play that depicted black people. Most actors were white and wearing blackface.

Despite its controversial origins, Shoo Fly is very popular among children and adults, featured in many movies and cartoons, including Pixar’s A Bug’s Life.

The lyrics are simple and repetitive, making it easy for children to sing and memorize. The song is usually often accompanied by clapping or hand motions, sung in a playful and lighthearted manner,

Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me Lyrics

Shoo fly, don’t bother me,
Shoo fly, don’t bother me,
Shoo fly, don’t bother me,
For I belong to somebody.
I feel, I feel,
I feel like a morning star.
I feel, I feel,
I feel like a morning star.
Shoo fly, don’t bother me,
Shoo fly, don’t bother me,
Shoo fly, don’t bother me,
For I belong to somebody.