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Now (G)here’s a (B7)lit tle (Em)stor y, to (A9)tell it
is a (D7)must,
a (G)bout an (B7)un sung (Em)he ro, that (A9)moves a way your (D7)dust.
Some (A7)peo ple
make a (D7)for tune,
(A7)oth ers
earn a (D7)mint;
(A7)my old man don’t (D7)earn much, in (A9)fact he’s flip pin’ (D7)skint!
Oh!
(G)My old man’s a dust man, he wears a dust man’s (D7)hat, he wears cor blim ey trous ers, and he lives in a coun cil (G)flat.
He looks a pro per ’na na in his great big hob nail (C)boots.
He’s (D7)got such a job to pull them up that he calls them dais y (G)roots.
(D7)Some (G)folks give tips at Christ mas, and some of them for (D7)get, so when he picks their bins up, he spills some on the (G)step.
Now one old man got nast y and to the (G)coun cil (C)wrote; next (D7)time my old man went round there he punched him up the (G)throat.
(D7)Oh!
(G)My old man’s a dust man, he wears a dust man’s (D7)hat, he wears cor blim ey trous ers, and he lives in a coun cil (G)flat.
(G)folks give tips at Christ mas, and some of them for (D7)get, so when he picks their bins up, he spills some on the (G)step.
Now one old man got nast y and to the (G)coun cil (C)wrote; next (D7)time my old man went round there he punched him up the (G)throat.
(D7)Oh!
(G)My old man’s a dust man, he wears a dust man’s (D7)hat, he wears cor blim ey trous ers, and he lives in a coun cil (G)flat.
(G)flat.
Next time you see a dust man, look ing all (G)pale and (C)sad, don’t (D7)kick him in the dust bin, it might be my old (G)dad.
My Old Man's A Dustman — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "My Old Man's A Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 108 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “My Old Man's A Dustman”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "My Old Man's A Dustman" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "My Old Man's A Dustman".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "My Old Man's A Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan in?
- The backing track is in G at 108 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "My Old Man's A Dustman" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "My Old Man's A Dustman"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "My Old Man's A Dustman", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "My Old Man's A Dustman" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "My Old Man's A Dustman"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "My Old Man's A Dustman"?
- "My Old Man's A Dustman" was originally performed by Lonnie Donegan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "My Old Man's A Dustman" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "My Old Man's A Dustman" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.