Old Macdonald Had A Farm

by Traditional Nursery Rhyme
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Lyrics

Old Mac Don ald had a farm, E I E I O!

And on that farm he had a cow, E I E I O!

With a moo moo here, and a moo moo there, here a moo, there a moo, ev ’ry where a moo moo.

Old Mac Don ald had a farm, E I E I O!

Old Macdonald Had A Farm — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" 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 Bb, 138 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 “Old Macdonald Had A Farm”

Can I play "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" 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 Had A Farm" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" by Traditional Nursery Rhyme played in?
Old Macdonald Had A Farm is arranged in the key of Bb 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 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" 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 "Old Macdonald Had A Farm"?
Yes — 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 Nursery Rhyme. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional Nursery Rhyme can I play here?
Try "Bobby Shafto", "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush", "Hot Cross Buns". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Old Macdonald Had A Farm"?
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 Had A Farm" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Old Macdonald Had A Farm"?
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 Had A Farm" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.