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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "My Old Man's A Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan: 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 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”
- Can I sing "My Old Man's A Dustman" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "My Old Man's A Dustman" 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 G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "My Old Man's A Dustman" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "My Old Man's A Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan. 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 "My Old Man's A Dustman" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "My Old Man's A Dustman" 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.