The Water Buffalo Song

by VeggieTales
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Lyrics

(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s got a wa ter buf fa lo.

(F7)Yours is fast but mine is slow.

Oh, (C)where’d we get them?

I don’t know, but (G)ev ’ry bod y’s got a wa ter buf fa lo.

I (C)took my buf fa lo to the store, (F7)got his head stuck in the door.

(C)Spilled some li ma beans on the floor.

Oh, (G)ev ’ry bod y’s got a wa ter buf fa lo.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s got a ba by kan ga roo.

(F7)Yours is pink, but mine is blue.

(C)Hers was small but...

The Water Buffalo Song — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Water Buffalo Song" 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 C, 120 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 “The Water Buffalo Song”

Can I play "The Water Buffalo Song" 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 "The Water Buffalo Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Water Buffalo Song" by VeggieTales played in?
The Water Buffalo Song 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 Water Buffalo Song"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Water Buffalo Song" 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 Water Buffalo Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Water Buffalo Song"?
"The Water Buffalo Song" was originally performed by VeggieTales. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by VeggieTales can I play here?
Try "Endangered Love", "His Cheeseburger", "Lost Puppies". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Water Buffalo Song"?
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. "The Water Buffalo Song" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Water Buffalo Song"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Water Buffalo Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.