Lyrics
Oh, the grand old Duke of York,
he had ten thou sand men;
he marched them up to the top of the hill and he marched them down a gain.
And when they were up, they were up,
and when they were down, they were down,
and when they were on ly half way up, they were nei ther up nor down.
The Grand Old Duke Of York by Traditional Nursery Rhyme
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 144 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Grand Old Duke Of York”
- What key is "The Grand Old Duke Of York" in?
- "The Grand Old Duke Of York" by Traditional Nursery Rhyme is in the key of C with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.
- Is "The Grand Old Duke Of York" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "The Grand Old Duke Of York" 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 "The Grand Old Duke Of York" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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