The Farmer in the Dell sheet music for piano

This page features five versions of The Farmer in the Dell for beginner to more advanced pianists. The first version features the melody in just the right hand. Version 2 trades sections of the melody back and forth between right hand and left hand. Version 3 places the melody in the right hand, with a simple, single-line accompaniment in the left. Version 4 features a slightly more involved accompaniment, and version 5 includes a more intricate accompaniment with chords. Select one of the images below for a free, printable PDF of the song.

If you would like to see the melody with the chords, and learn more about the history of the song, visit the main lead sheet for The Farmer in the Dell page. It includes arrangements in seven keys, as well as links to versions for band and string instruments.

If you would like to play the piece in a different key with transposing instruments, see the explanation of transposition.
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Version 1: Free printable PDF of the beginner version of The Farmer in the Dell for piano