The Grand Old Duke Of York

by Traditional Nursery Rhyme
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

"The Grand Old Duke Of York" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 144 BPM.

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About “The Grand Old Duke Of York”

What key is "The Grand Old Duke Of York" by Traditional Nursery Rhyme played in?
The Grand Old Duke Of York is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Grand Old Duke Of York"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Grand Old Duke Of York" 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 "The Grand Old Duke Of York"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Grand Old Duke Of York"?
"The Grand Old Duke Of York" 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.

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