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Old King Cole

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SONG:    Old King Cole
HISTORY: “"Old King Cole" is a British nursery rhyme first attested in 1708. Though there is much
         speculation about the identity of King Cole, it is unlikely that he can be identified
         reliably as any historical figure.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_King_Cole
VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXgl8--FOxA
[Intro]
E  ABE
       x2
[Verse 1]
E
Old King Cole was a merry old soul,
      A         B        E
And a merry old soul was he;
   E
He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl,
       A              B        E
And he called for his fiddlers three.
      A                E
Every fiddler he had a fiddle,
      A                    E
And a very fine fiddle had he;
           A       E        A      E
Oh there's none so rare, as can compare,
          A            B        E
With King Cole and his fiddlers three
[Verse 2]
E
Old King Cole was a merry old soul,
      A         B        E
And a merry old soul was he;
   E
He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl,
       A              B        E
And he called for his fiddlers three.
      A                E
Every fiddler he had a fiddle,
      A                    E
And a very fine fiddle had he;
           A       E        A      E
Oh there's none so rare, as can compare,
          A            B        E
With King Cole and his fiddlers three

Old King Cole chords and lyrics

Free chords for Old King Cole by Misc Children. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

SONG:    Old King Cole
HISTORY: “"Old King Cole" is a British nursery rhyme first attested in 1708. Though there is much
         speculation about the identity of King Cole, it is unlikely that he can be identified
         reliably as any historical figure.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_King_Cole
VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXgl8--FOxA
[Intro]
E   A B E  x2
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]

Old King Cole Chords by Misc Children

Learn how to play Old King Cole by Misc Children with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old King Cole chords”, “Old King Cole guitar chords”, or “Misc Children Old King Cole chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Old King Cole chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old King Cole lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B.

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Can I transpose "Old King Cole" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Old King Cole" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Old King Cole" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Old King Cole" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Old King Cole" by Misc Children with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Misc Children below.

What key is "Old King Cole" in?

The chords for "Old King Cole" show the original chord names (including E, A, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.