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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "This Old Man" 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, 200 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “This Old Man”
- Can I play "This Old Man" 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 "This Old Man" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "This Old Man" by Traditional played in?
- This Old Man 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 "This Old Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Old Man" 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 "This Old Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Old Man"?
- "This Old Man" 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 a complete beginner play "This Old Man"?
- 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. "This Old Man" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "This Old Man"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "This Old Man" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.