This Old Man

· by Traditional

Folk C Easy 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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"This Old Man" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 200 BPM.

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About “This Old Man”

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.

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