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Easy piano · 5 keys

When the Saints Go Marching In

American spiritual · 29 s · 31 notes · public domain
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Oh when the saints

The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

When the Saints Go Marching In piano notes: C E F G · C E F G · C E F G E C E D …

The number sheet

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

1COh3Ewhen4Fthe5Gsaints
1Cgo3Emarch4Fing5Gin,
1Coh3Ewhen4Fthe5Gsaints3Ego1Cmarch3Eing2Din,
3EI2Dwant1Cto1Cbe3Ein5Gthat5Gnum4Fber
3Ewhen4Fthe5Gsaints3Ego1Cmarch2Ding1Cin.

How to play When the Saints Go Marching In on the piano

The American spiritual, a New Orleans jazz standard: its first verse, in C major, on five keys only.

This easy version uses 5 white keys and the right hand only: 31 notes, about 29 seconds at 132 BPM in 4/4 time. The words are in English.

  1. Find key 1: C4 (middle C). The other numbers go up from there, one white key each.
  2. Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.
  3. Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.
  4. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1CC4middle C
2DD4above middle C
3EE4above middle C
4FF4above middle C
5GG4above middle C

When the Saints Go Marching In in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C E F G
Oh when the saints

C E F G
go marching in,

C E F G E C E D
oh when the saints go marching in,

E D C C E G G F
I want to be in that number

E F G E C D C
when the saints go marching in.

Questions

How many keys do I need for When the Saints Go Marching In?

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

What are the first notes of When the Saints Go Marching In?

In numbers: 1 3 4 5. In letter notes: C E F G.

Is When the Saints Go Marching In free to play and share?

Yes. When the Saints Go Marching In is in the public domain (American spiritual). 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 1–5 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 29 seconds at 132 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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