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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Yankee Doodle Boy" by George M. Cohan 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 C, 200 BPM.

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About “Yankee Doodle Boy”

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.

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