Public domain

The Muffin Man

English traditional nursery song, 19th century

Key

G major

Meter

4/4

BPM

96

Chords

GDGCGDG

Available shapes

How to play the chords

Simple standard-guitar diagrams for the chords used in this piece.

G

Guitar
EAoDoGoBe

Keep the bass note strong and let the open middle strings ring.

D

Guitar
xExAoDGBe

Start from the open D string and avoid hitting the two lowest strings.

C

Guitar
xEADoGBoe

Curve the fingers so the open G and high E strings can ring.

Open string: o · Muted string: x. Some advanced chords may not have a simplified diagram yet.

Simplified notes

1

D G G A

2

B G

3

D G G A

4

B G

5

B C B A

6

G A B

7

A D

Practice tips

  • Play slowly first.
  • Keep the melody even.
  • Use G and D as the first chord targets.

Rights note

Traditional public-domain nursery song. TuneUniversal provides simplified notes and chords for practice only.