Easy piano · 6 keys

Pop Goes the Weasel

Q: How many keys do I need for Pop Goes the Weasel?

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 Pop Goes the Weasel?

In numbers: 1 1 2 2 3 5 3 1. In letter notes: C C D D E G E C.

English nursery rhyme · 26 s · 56 notes · public domain

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All around the mulberry bush

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Pop Goes the Weasel piano notes: C C D D E G E C · C C C D D E C · C C C D D E G E …

The number sheet

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

1CAll1Ca2Dround2Dthe3Emul5Gber3Ery1Cbush

1Cthe1Cmon1Ckey2Dchased2Dthe3Ewea1Csel.

1CThe1Cmon1Ckey2Dthought2D'twas3Eall5Gin3Efun,

6APop !2Dgoes4Fthe3Ewea1Csel.

1CAll1Ca2Dround2Dthe3Emul5Gber3Ery1Cbush

1Cthe1Cmon1Ckey2Dchased2Dthe3Ewea1Csel.

1CThe1Cmon1Ckey2Dthought2D'twas3Eall5Gin3Efun,

6APop !2Dgoes4Fthe3Ewea1Csel.

How to play Pop Goes the Weasel on the piano

An English nursery rhyme and singing game from the 19th century, in 6/8 time, with a jump on "Pop!".

This easy version uses 6 white keys and the right hand only: 56 notes, about 26 seconds at 110 BPM in 6/8 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.

Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

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

Pop Goes the Weasel in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C C D D E G E C
All around the mulberry bush

C C C D D E C
the monkey chased the weasel.

C C C D D E G E
The monkey thought 'twas all in fun,

A D F E C
Pop ! goes the weasel.

C C D D E G E C
All around the mulberry bush

C C C D D E C
the monkey chased the weasel.

C C C D D E G E
The monkey thought 'twas all in fun,

A D F E C
Pop ! goes the weasel.

Questions

How many keys do I need for Pop Goes the Weasel?

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 Pop Goes the Weasel?

In numbers: 1 1 2 2 3 5 3 1. In letter notes: C C D D E G E C.

Is Pop Goes the Weasel free to play and share?

Yes. Pop Goes the Weasel 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 26 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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Pop Goes the Weasel

The number sheet

How to play Pop Goes the Weasel on the piano

The keys