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(C)I’m the kid that’s all the (G)can dy, (C)I’m a Yan kee Doo dle (G)Dan dy, (D)I’m glad I am, (G7)(So’s Un cle Sam.) (C)I’m a real live Yan kee (G)Doo dle, (C)Made my name and fame and (G)boo dle, (C)Just like (C7)Mis ter (F)Doo dle (Fm)did, by (G7)rid ing on a (C)po ny.
I love to lis ten to the Dix ey strain, “I long to see the girl I (D7)left be hind me," (G7)That ain’t a josh, She’s a (C)Yan kee, by gosh.
(Oh,
say
An y (G7)thing a bout a Yan kee that’s a phon
(C)ey?)
(F)I’m a Yan kee Doo dle (G7)Dan
dy, A (C7)Yan kee Doo dle, do or (F)die;
A (D7)real live nep hew of my (Gm)Un (D7)cle (Gm)Sam’s,
(G7)Born on the Fourth of Ju (C7)ly.
I’ve (F)got a Yan kee Doo dle (G7)sweet
heart,
(C7)She’s my Yan kee Doo dle (F)joy.
Yan kee Doo dle came to (C7)Lon don, (F)Just to (C7)ride the (F)po nies, (G7)I am a (C7)Yan kee Doo dle (F)Boy.
(F)I’m a Yan kee Doo dle (G7)Dan
dy, A (C7)Yan kee Doo dle, do or (F)die;
A (D7)real live nep hew of my (Gm)Un (D7)cle (Gm)Sam’s,
(G7)Born on the Fourth of Ju (C7)ly.
I’ve (F)got a Yan kee Doo dle (G7)sweet
heart,
(C7)She’s my Yan kee Doo dle (F)joy.
Yan kee Doo dle came to (C7)Lon don, (F)Just to (C7)ride the (F)po nies, (G7)I am a (C7)Yan kee Doo dle (F)Boy.
(F)Boy.
Yankee Doodle Boy — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Yankee Doodle Boy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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 “Yankee Doodle Boy”
- Can I play "Yankee Doodle Boy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Yankee Doodle Boy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Yankee Doodle Boy" by George M. Cohan played in?
- Yankee Doodle Boy 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 Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Yankee Doodle Boy" 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 Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Yankee Doodle Boy"?
- "Yankee Doodle Boy" was originally performed by George M. Cohan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by George M. Cohan can I play here?
- Try "YOU'RE A GRAND OLD FLAG", "Give My Regards To Broadway", "Harrigan". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Yankee Doodle Boy"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Yankee Doodle Boy" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Yankee Doodle Boy"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Yankee Doodle Boy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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