Old Macdonald Had A Farm

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 Macdonald Had A Farm by Traditional

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Old Macdonald Had A Farm”

What key is "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" in?
"Old Macdonald Had A Farm" by Traditional is in the key of G with a tempo of 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.