Yankee Doodle

by Traditional
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Yankee Doodle

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Yankee Doodle

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Traditional198 BPM

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Traditional120 BPM
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Lyrics

Fa ther and I went down to camp, A long with Cap tain Good ing, and there we (G7)saw the (C)men and (Cm)boys as (D)thick as (D7)hast y (G)pud ding.

(C)Yan kee Doo dle, keep it up, (G)Yan kee Doo dle dan dy, (C)Mind the mu sic and the (C#dim)step, and (G)with the (D7)girls be (G)hand y.

(C)There we saw a thou sand men, as rich as Squi re Da vid.

And what they was ted ev ’ry day, I wish it could be sav ed.

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

Yankee Doodle by Traditional

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Yankee Doodle”

What key is "Yankee Doodle" in?
"Yankee Doodle" by Traditional is in the key of G with a tempo of 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Yankee Doodle" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Yankee Doodle" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Yankee Doodle" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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