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When (Eb)I was a (C7)lad and old (F7)Shep was a pup, (F)o’er (Bb7)hills and was mead ows (Bb)we’d (Eb)roam.
Just a boy and his (C7)dog, we were (F7)both full of fun.
(F)We (Bb)grew up (Cdim7)to (Bb7)geth er that (Eb)way.
(Eb7)I re (Ab)mem ber (Eb7)the (Abm6)time at the (Eb)old swim ming hole when he I would have (Edim7)drowned be yond (Bb7)doubt.
I (Eb)Shep was right (C7)there to the (F7)res cue he (F)came.
He I (Bb7)jumped in (Cdim7)and (Bb7)helped pull me (Eb)out.
So the (Eb)years rolled a (C7)long, and at (F7)last he grew old (F)his (Bb7)eye sight was fast grow (Bb)ing (Eb)dim.
Then one day the best (C7)doc tor looked (F7)at me and said, (F)“I (Bb)can’t do (Cdim7)no (Bb7)more for him, (Eb)Jim.”
(Eb7)With a (Ab)hand that (Eb7)was (Abm6)trem bling I (Eb)picked up my gun.
I he aimed it at (Edim7)Shep’s faith ful (Bb7)head.
He (Eb)just could n’t (C7)do it I (F7)want ed to (F)run.
And I (Bb7)wished that (Cdim7)they’d (Bb7)shoot me in (Eb)stead.
I the (Eb)stand.
Now (Eb)old Shep is (B7)gone, where the (Bb7)good dog gies (Eb)go and (G7)no (Cm)more with old (F7)Shep will I (Bb7)roam.
But if (Eb)dogs have a (C7)heav en, there’s (F7)one thing I know; old (Bb)Shep has (Cdim7)a (Bb7)won (Eb)der (Bb7)ful (Eb)home.
Old Shep — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Old Shep" 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 Eb, 135 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Old Shep”
- Can I play "Old Shep" 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 Shep" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Old Shep" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Old Shep is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Old Shep"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Old Shep" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Old Shep"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Old Shep"?
- "Old Shep" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Old Shep"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Abm6, B7, Bb, Bb7, C7, Cdim7, Cm, +6 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Old Shep"?
- 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 Shep" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Old Shep"?
- 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 Shep" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.