This Old Man

by Traditional
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Lyrics

This old man, he played one.

(Dm7)He played knick knack (G7)on my drum, with a (C)knick knack pad dy whack, give the dog a bone.

(G7)This old man came (C)roll (G7)ing (C)home.

This old man, he played two.

(Dm7)He played knick knack (G7)on my shoe, with a (C)knick knack pad dy whack, give the dog a bone.

(G7)This old man came (C)roll (G7)ing (C)home.

This old man, he played two.

(Dm7)He played knick knack (G7)on my shoe, with a (C)knick knack pad dy whack, give the dog a bone.

(G7)This old man came (C)roll (G7)ing (C)home.

(C)roll (G7)ing (C)home.

This Old Man by Traditional

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “This Old Man

What key is "This Old Man" in?
"This Old Man" by Traditional is in the key of C with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "This Old Man" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "This Old Man" 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.

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