Don't Dilly Dally On The Way

by Traditional
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Download Sheet & MIDIPlay on Guitar

Other arrangements of Don't Dilly Dally On The Way

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

We (F)had to move a way, ’cos the rent we could n’t pay, the mov ing van came round just (Gm)af ter (C7)dark:

there was me and my old man, shov ing (F)things in side the van, (Ebdim)which we’d (G7)of ten done be fore, let me re (C)mark.

(Cdim)We packed (Gm)all that (Gm7)could be (C7)packed in the (F)van, and (A7)that’s a (Dm)fact: and we (Gm)got (D7)in (Gm)side (D7)all (Gm)we could (C7)get in (F)side,

then we (G7)packed all we could pack on the (C)tail board at the back, (C#dim)till there (Dm7)was n’t a ny (G7)room for me to (G7)ride.

(F)My old man said, (G7)“Fol low the van, (C7)don’t dil ly dal ly on the (F)way!”

(A7)Off went the cart with the home packed (Dm)in it, (G7)I walked be hind with my (C)old (G7)cock (C7)lin net.

But I (F)dil (F#dim)lied and (C7)dal lied, (F)dal (F#dim)lied and (C7)dil lied, (F)lost the van and (G7)don’t know where to (C7)roam.

I (F)stopp’d on the way to (C)have (F7)the (Bb)old (Dm)half (Gm7)quart ern, and I (C7)can’t find my way (F)home.

We (F)had to move a way, ’cos the rent we could n’t pay, the mov ing van came round just (Gm)af ter (C7)dark:

there was me and my old man, shov ing (F)things in side the van, (Ebdim)which we’d (G7)of ten done be fore, let me re (C)mark.

(Cdim)We packed (Gm)all that (Gm7)could be (C7)packed in the (F)van, and (A7)that’s a (Dm)fact: and we (Gm)got (D7)in (Gm)side (D7)all (Gm)we could (C7)get in (F)side,

then we (G7)packed all we could pack on the (C)tail board at the back, (C#dim)till there (Dm7)was n’t a ny (G7)room for me to (G7)ride.

(F)My old man said, (G7)“Fol low the van, (C7)don’t dil ly dal ly on the (F)way!”

(A7)Off went the cart with the home packed (Dm)in it, (G7)I walked be hind with my (C)old (G7)cock (C7)lin net.

But I (F)dil (F#dim)lied and (C7)dal lied, (F)dal (F#dim)lied and (C7)dil lied, (F)lost the van and (G7)don’t know where to (C7)roam.

Now (F)who’s go ing to put (C)up (Dm)iron (Gm7)bed stead, if

(F)home?

(F)home.

(F)home.

Don't Dilly Dally On The Way — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

10 people have learned this song

Free karaoke for "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" by Traditional: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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.

Try other practice modes:

About “Don't Dilly Dally On The Way”

Can I sing "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" by Traditional in?
The backing track is in Bb at 120 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 "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" 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 "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" 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 "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way"?
"Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" was originally performed by Traditional. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Traditional are available?
Other accompaniments by Traditional: "All Through The Night", "I Cannot Tell", "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" by Traditional. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

More songs you might like

Do You Hear What I Hear?, Traditional
Bb

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Traditional

Beginner120 BPM
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, Traditional
G

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Traditional

Beginner120 BPM
Deck The Halls, Traditional
F

Deck The Halls

Traditional

Beginner118 BPM
See, Amid The Winter's Snow, Traditional
G

See, Amid The Winter's Snow

Traditional

Beginner120 BPM
Ukrainian Bell Carol, Traditional
G

Ukrainian Bell Carol

Traditional

Easy120 BPM
Little Jesus (Rocking Carol), Traditional
F

Little Jesus (Rocking Carol)

Traditional

Beginner120 BPM
Noël Nouvelet, Traditional
C

Noël Nouvelet

Traditional

Beginner120 BPM
O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Traditional
E

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Traditional

Advanced100 BPM
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, Traditional
F

John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt

Traditional

Easy132 BPM
Auld Lang Syne, Traditional
F

Auld Lang Syne

Traditional

Easy120 BPM
O Christmas Tree, Traditional
C

O Christmas Tree

Traditional

Easy132 BPM
John Brown's Body, Traditional
G

John Brown's Body

Traditional

Very Beginner120 BPM