Yankee Doodle Boy

by George M. Cohan
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Yankee Doodle Boy" 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.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Yankee Doodle Boy

Where are the chord symbols for "Yankee Doodle Boy" 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 Boy" is in C.
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.
Does "Yankee Doodle Boy" 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 Boy" is in the key of C at 200 BPM.
What chords are in "Yankee Doodle Boy"?
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.

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