There's A Hole In The Bucket

by Traditional
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Lyrics

There’s a (G)hole in my (C)buck et, (G)dear (C)Li za, (G)dear (C)Li za.

There’s a (G)hole in my (C)buck et, (G)dear (C)Li za, (D)a (G)hole!

Well, a (G)fix it, dear (C)Hen ry, (G)dear (C)Hen ry, (G)dear (C)Hen ry.

Well, a (G)fix it, dear (C)Hen ry, (G)oh (C)please fix (D)the (G)hole!

There's A Hole In The Bucket — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "There's A Hole In The Bucket" by Traditional in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 132 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “There's A Hole In The Bucket”

Can I learn "There's A Hole In The Bucket" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "There's A Hole In The Bucket" with hands-separate practice in G at 132 BPM.
What key is "There's A Hole In The Bucket" by Traditional played in?
There's A Hole In The Bucket is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "There's A Hole In The Bucket"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "There's A Hole In The Bucket" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "There's A Hole In The Bucket"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "There's A Hole In The Bucket"?
"There's A Hole In The Bucket" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "There's A Hole In The Bucket"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "There's A Hole In The Bucket" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "There's A Hole In The Bucket"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "There's A Hole In The Bucket" is in the key of G at 132 BPM.