Shoo fly, don't bother me. Shoo fly, don't bother me
Shoo fly don't bother me, 'cause I belong to somebody.
I feel, I feel, I feel like the morning star.
I feel, I feel, I feel like the morning star.
Shoo fly, don't bother me. Shoo fly, don't bother me
Shoo fly don't bother me, 'cause I belong to somebody.
I feel, I feel, I feel like a big sunflower.
I feel, I feel, I feel like a big sunflower.
Shoo fly, don't bother me. Shoo fly, don't bother me
Shoo fly don't bother me, 'cause I belong to somebody.
Another Version:
This song can be done as a circle game, whether children walk/dance on their own or babies are held (facing into the circle) by an adult. Part of the fun is seeing all the other faces coming towards you as you move into the circle!
Shoo fly, don't bother me. Shoo fly, don't bother me . (first time circle left)
Shoo fly don't bother me, 'cause I belong to somebody. (repeat second time circle right)
I feel, I feel, I feel like the morning star. (into the middle)
I feel, I feel, I feel like the morning star. (back out)
I feel, I feel, I feel like the morning star. (into the middle)
I feel, I feel, I feel like the morning star. (back out)
For a recording on CD, see Tickles and Tunes: tickles, songs and bounces for children 6 months to 6 years old
by Kathy Reid-Naiman, JCD CS REI T01)
