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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "This Old Man" 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 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”

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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