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This is This Old Man moved from C to the key of A, with every chord already worked out. In this key the song uses A, D, E7. If you would rather keep open chord shapes and still sound in A, play it capo 2 with the G shapes, or capo 5 with the E shapes, or capo 7 with the D shapes.
Tap any chord for its diagram, other voicings, and the notes inside it.
Questions About This Old Man
What are the chords to This Old Man in A?
In the key of A, This Old Man uses 3 chords: A, D and E7. The chords sit over the words in the chart above, and tapping a chord name under Chords in This Song opens its diagram.
What is the easiest key to play This Old Man on guitar?
This chart is in the key of A. The other easy guitar keys for it are the key of C, key of D, key of E, key of F, key of G, each with the whole song rewritten. Pick the key whose chords you know, or the one that sits best for the singers: all twelve are one tap away at the top of the chart, with capo options for keeping the open shapes.
Is This Old Man free to print and perform?
Yes. The words and the melody of This Old Man are in the public domain, which is why the full lyrics and chords are published here. You can print this sheet, hand it out, and perform or record the song anywhere without a license.
