Key
C major
Meter
4/4
BPM
76
Chords
CGC
Available shapes
How to play the chords
Simple standard-guitar diagrams for the chords used in this piece.
C
GuitarCurve the fingers so the open G and high E strings can ring.
G
GuitarKeep the bass note strong and let the open middle strings ring.
Open string: o · Muted string: x. Some advanced chords may not have a simplified diagram yet.
Simplified notes
1
E D C
2
E D C
3
C C C C
4
D D D D
5
E D C
Practice tips
- Perfect for the first three notes.
- Play slowly and count aloud.
- Repeat until each note is clean.
Continue from here
Use this song page as a bridge into rhythm, chords and the most useful learning guides.
Rights note
Traditional public-domain nursery tune. This page uses a very short simplified arrangement for beginners.
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