My Old Man's A Dustman

by Lonnie Donegan
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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "My Old Man's A Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 108 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "My Old Man's A Dustman" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "My Old Man's A Dustman" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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