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.
- How long does it take to learn "This Old Man" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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