Itsy Bitsy Spider Chords

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G

Itsy Bitsy Spider Chords – Guitar

A traditional children’s nursery rhyme about a persistent spider. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and keep a steady, gentle tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout
C G7
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
C G7
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
C G7 C
And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again
 

Chorus

 
C G7
Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so high
C G7
Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue sky
C G7
Along comes the rain and gives a great big wash
C G7 C
But the itsy bitsy spider never stops its climb again
 

Verse 2

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the kitchen wall
C G7
Swoosh! went the fan and made the spider fall
C G7
Off went the fan, not a breeze did blow
C G7
So the itsy bitsy spider back up it did go
 

Chorus

 

[C]Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so [G7]high
[C]Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue [G7]sky
[C]Along comes the rain and gives a great big [G7]wash
But the [C]itsy bitsy spider never stops its [G7]climb a[C]gain
[/verse]

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 chord change slowly, as it’s the main transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: C, F and G.

Is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

It was written by Traditional.

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G

Itsy Bitsy Spider Chords – Ukulele

A traditional children’s nursery rhyme about a persistent spider. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and keep a steady, gentle tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout
C G7
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
C G7
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
C G7 C
And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again
 

Chorus

 
C G7
Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so high
C G7
Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue sky
C G7
Along comes the rain and gives a great big wash
C G7 C
But the itsy bitsy spider never stops its climb again
 

Verse 2

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the kitchen wall
C G7
Swoosh! went the fan and made the spider fall
C G7
Off went the fan, not a breeze did blow
C G7
So the itsy bitsy spider back up it did go
 

Chorus

 

[C]Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so [G7]high
[C]Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue [G7]sky
[C]Along comes the rain and gives a great big [G7]wash
But the [C]itsy bitsy spider never stops its [G7]climb a[C]gain
[/verse]

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 chord change slowly, as it’s the main transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: C, F and G.

Is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

It was written by Traditional.

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G

Itsy Bitsy Spider Chords – Piano

A traditional children’s nursery rhyme about a persistent spider. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and keep a steady, gentle tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout
C G7
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
C G7
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
C G7 C
And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again
 

Chorus

 
C G7
Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so high
C G7
Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue sky
C G7
Along comes the rain and gives a great big wash
C G7 C
But the itsy bitsy spider never stops its climb again
 

Verse 2

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the kitchen wall
C G7
Swoosh! went the fan and made the spider fall
C G7
Off went the fan, not a breeze did blow
C G7
So the itsy bitsy spider back up it did go
 

Chorus

 

[C]Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so [G7]high
[C]Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue [G7]sky
[C]Along comes the rain and gives a great big [G7]wash
But the [C]itsy bitsy spider never stops its [G7]climb a[C]gain
[/verse]

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 chord change slowly, as it’s the main transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: C, F and G.

Is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

It was written by Traditional.

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G

Itsy Bitsy Spider Chords – Banjo

A traditional children’s nursery rhyme about a persistent spider. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and keep a steady, gentle tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout
C G7
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
C G7
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
C G7 C
And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again
 

Chorus

 
C G7
Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so high
C G7
Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue sky
C G7
Along comes the rain and gives a great big wash
C G7 C
But the itsy bitsy spider never stops its climb again
 

Verse 2

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the kitchen wall
C G7
Swoosh! went the fan and made the spider fall
C G7
Off went the fan, not a breeze did blow
C G7
So the itsy bitsy spider back up it did go
 

Chorus

 

[C]Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so [G7]high
[C]Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue [G7]sky
[C]Along comes the rain and gives a great big [G7]wash
But the [C]itsy bitsy spider never stops its [G7]climb a[C]gain
[/verse]

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 chord change slowly, as it’s the main transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: C, F and G.

Is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

It was written by Traditional.

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Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G

Itsy Bitsy Spider Chords – Mandolin

A traditional children’s nursery rhyme about a persistent spider. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and keep a steady, gentle tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout
C G7
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
C G7
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
C G7 C
And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again
 

Chorus

 
C G7
Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so high
C G7
Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue sky
C G7
Along comes the rain and gives a great big wash
C G7 C
But the itsy bitsy spider never stops its climb again
 

Verse 2

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the kitchen wall
C G7
Swoosh! went the fan and made the spider fall
C G7
Off went the fan, not a breeze did blow
C G7
So the itsy bitsy spider back up it did go
 

Chorus

 

[C]Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so [G7]high
[C]Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue [G7]sky
[C]Along comes the rain and gives a great big [G7]wash
But the [C]itsy bitsy spider never stops its [G7]climb a[C]gain
[/verse]

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 chord change slowly, as it’s the main transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: C, F and G.

Is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

It was written by Traditional.

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Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G

Itsy Bitsy Spider Chords – Harmonica

A traditional children’s nursery rhyme about a persistent spider. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and keep a steady, gentle tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout
C G7
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
C G7
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
C G7 C
And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again
 

Chorus

 
C G7
Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so high
C G7
Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue sky
C G7
Along comes the rain and gives a great big wash
C G7 C
But the itsy bitsy spider never stops its climb again
 

Verse 2

 
C G7
The itsy bitsy spider went up the kitchen wall
C G7
Swoosh! went the fan and made the spider fall
C G7
Off went the fan, not a breeze did blow
C G7
So the itsy bitsy spider back up it did go
 

Chorus

 

[C]Itsy bitsy spider, climbing up so [G7]high
[C]Waiting for the sunshine in the big blue [G7]sky
[C]Along comes the rain and gives a great big [G7]wash
But the [C]itsy bitsy spider never stops its [G7]climb a[C]gain
[/verse]

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 chord change slowly, as it’s the main transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: C, F and G.

Is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

It was written by Traditional.