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London Bridge Is Falling Down easy piano by numbers

Q: How many keys do I need for London Bridge Is Falling Down?

6 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = C, 2 = D, 3 = E, 4 = F, 5 = G, 6 = A.

Q: What are the first notes of London Bridge Is Falling Down?

In numbers: 5 6 5 4 3 4 5. In letter notes: G A G F E F G.

English nursery rhyme · 35 s · 48 notes · public domain

London Bridge Is Falling Down is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 6 keys, about 35 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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London Bridge is falling down,

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London Bridge Is Falling Down piano notes: G A G F E F G · D E F E F G · G A G F E F G …

The number sheet

The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.

5GLon6Adon5GBridge4Fis3Efall4Fing5Gdown,

2Dfall3Eing4Fdown,3Efall4Fing5Gdown,

5GLon6Adon5GBridge4Fis3Efall4Fing5Gdown,

2Dmy5Gfair3Ela1Cdy.

5GBuild6Ait5Gup4Fwith3Ei4Fron5Gbars,

2Di3Eron4Fbars,3Ei4Fron5Gbars,

5Gbuild6Ait5Gup4Fwith3Ei4Fron5Gbars,

2Dmy5Gfair3Ela1Cdy.

How to play London Bridge Is Falling Down on the piano

A traditional English nursery rhyme and singing game, in which children walk under a "bridge" of raised arms that falls on the last word.

This easy version uses 6 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 48 notes, about 35 seconds at 110 BPM in 4/4 time. The words are in English.

Find key 1: C4 (middle C). The other numbers go up from there, one white key each.

Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.

Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.

Want the rhythm too? Press 🌧 Falling notes: each note falls onto its key, and its length shows how long to hold it (how falling notes work).

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The keys

Number	Note	Key	Where
1	C	C4	middle C
2	D	D4	above middle C
3	E	E4	above middle C
4	F	F4	above middle C
5	G	G4	above middle C
6	A	A4	above middle C

Number

Note

Key

Where

middle C

above middle C

London Bridge Is Falling Down in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G A G F E F G
London Bridge is falling down,

D E F E F G
falling down, falling down,

G A G F E F G
London Bridge is falling down,

D G E C
my fair lady.

G A G F E F G
Build it up with iron bars,

D E F E F G
iron bars, iron bars,

G A G F E F G
build it up with iron bars,

D G E C
my fair lady.

Questions

How do you play London Bridge Is Falling Down on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 6 keys: put a finger on key 1, C4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 5 6 5 4 3 4 5 (in letter notes: G A G F E F G). The whole song lasts about 35 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for London Bridge Is Falling Down?

6 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = C, 2 = D, 3 = E, 4 = F, 5 = G, 6 = A.

What are the first notes of London Bridge Is Falling Down?

In numbers: 5 6 5 4 3 4 5. In letter notes: G A G F E F G.

Is London Bridge Is Falling Down free to play and share?

Yes. London Bridge Is Falling Down is in the public domain (English nursery rhyme). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.

Can I play it without a piano?

Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–6 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.

How long does it take to learn?

The whole song lasts 35 seconds at 110 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.

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London Bridge Is Falling Down easy piano by numbers

The number sheet

How to play London Bridge Is Falling Down on the piano

The keys

London Bridge Is Falling Down in letter notes

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