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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Yankee Doodle" 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 “Yankee Doodle”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Yankee Doodle" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Yankee Doodle" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Yankee Doodle" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Yankee Doodle" is in the key of C at 200 BPM.
- What chords are in "Yankee Doodle"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.