“Old MacDonald Had a Farm” is one of the most loved kids’ songs, perfect for beginners learning the ukulele. With simple chords and a fun, repetitive structure, it’s great for practice as well as teaching children.
This version uses easy chords, making it ideal for absolute beginners and young learners.
Chords Used:
Strumming Pattern:
D – D – D – D
[Verse 1]
C F C G C
Old McDonald had a farm, Eia Eia ooo
F C G C
And on his farm he had some cows, Eia Eia ooo
C F
With a moo moo here and a moo moo there
C F
Here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo
C F C G C
Old McDonald had a farm, Eia Eia ooo
[Verse 2]
C F C G C
Old McDonald had a farm, Eia Eia ooo
F C G C
And on his farm he had some Ducks, Eia Eia ooo
C F
With a quack quack here and a quack quack there
C F
Here a quack, there a quack, everywhere a quack quack
C F C G C
Old McDonald had a farm, Eia Eia ooo
👉 You can repeat the same pattern with different animals like:
- Duck (quack quack 🦆)
- Pig (oink oink 🐷)
- Sheep (baa baa 🐑)
- Dog (woof woof 🐶)
🌟 Tips for Beginners
- Start slow and focus on clean chord transitions
- Sing along to keep rhythm steady
- Practice switching between C → G → F smoothly
- Have fun adding your own animals!
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