Learn "HOW 'YA GONNA KEEP 'EM DOWN ON THE FARM?" by Nora Bayes on Piano

Master "HOW 'YA GONNA KEEP 'EM DOWN ON THE FARM?" by Nora Bayes with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

(Bb)How 'ya gon na (Bb)keep 'em, (F7)down on the farm, Af ter they've seen (F)Pa (Bb)ree? (Bb)How 'ya gon na keep 'em (Db7)a way (C7)from (G#dim)Broad (F)way; (C7)Jazz in' a 'roun', And (F)paint in' the town? (Bb)How 'ya gon na keep 'em (Bbdim)a (F7)way from harm? That's a mys ter (D)y; They'll nev er want to see a rake or plow, And who the deuce can par ley (C7)vous a cow. (Bb)How 'ya gon na (Bb)keep 'em (F7)down on the farm, (Cm7)Af ter they've seen Pa (Bb)ree? (Bb)How 'ya gon na (Bb)keep 'em, (F7)down on the farm, Af ter they've seen (F)Pa (Bb)ree? (Bb)How 'ya gon na keep 'em (Db7)a way (C7)from (G#dim)Broad (F)way; (C7)Jazz in' a 'roun', And (F)paint in' the town? (Bb)How 'ya gon na keep 'em (Bbdim)a (F7)way from harm? That's a mys ter (D)y; Im ag ine Reu ben when he meets his pa, He'll kiss his cheek and hol ler (C7)“oo la la!” (Bb)How 'ya gon na (Bb)keep 'em (F7)down on the farm, (Cm7)Af ter they've seen Pa (Bb)ree? (Bb)ree?

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Eb
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "How 'Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down On The Farm?" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.