Yankee Doodle

by Traditional
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Yankee Doodle" 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 G, 240 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 “Yankee Doodle”

Can I learn "Yankee Doodle" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Yankee Doodle" with hands-separate practice in G at 240 BPM.
What key is "Yankee Doodle" by Traditional played in?
Yankee Doodle is arranged in the key of G 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 240 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Yankee Doodle" 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 "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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Yankee Doodle"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Yankee Doodle" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Yankee Doodle"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Yankee Doodle" is in the key of G at 240 BPM.