Old MacDonald Had a Farm chords

A cumulative animal-sounds song that children never tire of. G, C and D7 repeat throughout.

Chords
3
Level
Beginner
Time
4/4

Chords

Chart

Verse

  1. G
  2. /
  3. C
  4. G
  5. G
  6. D7
  7. G
  8. /

How to play it

You need 3 chords: G, C and D7. The change you'll make most is C to G, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.

Each box is one bar of 4/4 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.

Questions

What chords are in Old MacDonald Had a Farm?

This arrangement uses G, C and D7.

Is Old MacDonald Had a Farm easy to play on guitar?

Yes. It only needs 3 open chords, so it's a good beginner song.