Yankee Doodle

by Traditional
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Lyrics

Fa ther and I went down to (G)camp, a (C)long with Cap tain Good (G7)ing, and (C)there we (C)saw the (F)men and (Fm6)boys as (G7)thick as hast y (C)pud ding.

(F)Yan kee Doo dle, keep it up, Yan kee Doo dle dan dy, (F)mind the mu sic and the step, and (C)with the (G7)girls be (C)hand y.

Yankee Doodle — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Yankee Doodle" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 200 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Yankee Doodle”

Why does "Yankee Doodle" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Yankee Doodle".
What key is "Yankee Doodle" by Traditional played in?
Yankee Doodle 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 "Yankee Doodle"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Yankee Doodle" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Yankee Doodle"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Yankee Doodle"?
"Yankee Doodle" 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Yankee Doodle"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Yankee Doodle".
Can I see all the notes in "Yankee Doodle"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 200 BPM.