Old Macdonald

by Traditional
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Lyrics

Old Mac Don ald (C)had a (G)farm.

E I (D7)E I (G)O!

And on this farm he (C)had a (G)duck.

E I (D7)E I (G)O!

With a quack, quack here, and a quack, quack there.

Here a quack, there a quack, ev ’ry where a quack, quack.

Old Mac Don ald (C)had a (G)farm, E I (D7)E I (G)O!

Old Mac Don ald (C)had a (G)farm.

E I (D7)E I (G)O!

And on this farm he (C)had a (G)chick.

E I (D7)E I (G)O!

With a chick, chick here, and a chick, chick there.

Here a chick, there a chick, ev ’ry where a chick, chick.

Old Mac Don ald (C)had a (G)farm, E I (D7)E I (G)O!

Old Macdonald — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Old Macdonald" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 200 BPM.

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

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About “Old Macdonald”

Can I play "Old Macdonald" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Old Macdonald" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Old Macdonald" by Traditional played in?
Old Macdonald 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 "Old Macdonald"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Old Macdonald" 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 "Old Macdonald"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Old Macdonald"?
"Old Macdonald" 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Old Macdonald"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Old Macdonald" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Old Macdonald"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Old Macdonald" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.