For He's A Jolly Good Fellow

by Traditional
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Lyrics

For he’s a jol ly good (Bb)fel (F)low, for (C7)he’s a jol ly good (F)fel low.

For (B7)he’s a jol ly good (Bb)fel (Gm7)low, which (C7)no bod y can de (F)ny.

Which no bod y (Bb)can de (F)ny, which no bod y (Bb)can de (F)ny.

For he’s a jol ly good (Bb)fel (F)low, for (C7)he’s a jol ly good (F)fel low.

For (B7)he’s a jol ly good (Bb)fel (Bdim)low, which (C7)no bod y can de (F)ny, We won’t go home un til (Bb)morn (F)ing, we (C7)won’t go home un til (F)morn ing.

We (B7)won’t go home un til (Bb)morn (Gm7)ing, till (C7)day bod light does ap (F)pear.

Till day bod light (Bb)does ap (F)pear, till day bod light (Bb)does ap (F)pear.

We won’t go home un til (Bb)morn (F)ing, we (C7)won’t go home un til (F)morn ing.

We (B7)won’t go home un til (Bb)morn (Bdim)ing, till (C7)day bod light does ap (F)ny, We (F)pear.

For He's A Jolly Good Fellow — Piano Lead Sheet

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"For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 136 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “For He's A Jolly Good Fellow”

Where are the chord symbols for "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" is in Bb.
What key is "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" by Traditional played in?
For He's A Jolly Good Fellow is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow"?
"For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" is in the key of Bb at 136 BPM.
What chords are in "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.