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 โ€™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 โ€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Old Macdonald Had A Farm" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 152 BPM.

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

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Where are the chord symbols for "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" 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. "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" is in G.
What key is "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" by Traditional played in?
Old Macdonald Had A Farm 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 Had A Farm"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Old Macdonald Had A Farm"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Old Macdonald Had A Farm"?
"Old Macdonald Had A Farm" 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 "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" 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. "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" is in the key of G at 152 BPM.
What chords are in "Old Macdonald Had A Farm"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.