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There’s a grand fa ther clock in my hall way,
a tick ing ev ’ry night and ev ’ry day.
And it al ways re minds me in a small way that there’s a time for work and time for play.
With a tick
and a tock
sings my tall and state ly grand fa ther clock.
Nev er miss
ing a beat,
al ways keep ing stead y rhy thm as I sleep!
Tick tock,
tick tock,
tick tock,
tock, tock!
There’s a grand fa ther clock in my hall way, a tick ing ev ’ry night and ev ’ry day.
And it al ways re minds me in a small way that there’s a time for work and time for play!
Tick tock
goes my grand
fa ther clock!
My Grandfather Clock — Simple Sheet Music
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"My Grandfather Clock" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “My Grandfather Clock”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Grandfather Clock"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "My Grandfather Clock" by Glenda Austin played in?
- My Grandfather Clock is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Grandfather Clock"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Grandfather Clock" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "My Grandfather Clock"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Grandfather Clock"?
- "My Grandfather Clock" was originally performed by Glenda Austin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Glenda Austin can I play here?
- Try "Adieu A' L'automne", "A Waltz To Remember", "A Whole New World". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Grandfather Clock". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.