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Polly Wolly Doodle Chords

Traditional Beginner Key of C 2 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G

Polly Wolly Doodle Chords – Guitar

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two easy chords

Just C and G — perfect first song for kids and beginners.

2

Sing along

Strum steadily and sing! The fun is in the silly lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, I went down south to see my Sal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

C

My Sal, she is a spunky gal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Chorus

C

Fare thee well, fare thee well,

G C

Fare thee well my fairy fay.

C

For I’m goin to Louisiana,

G

For to see my Susyanna,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: C and G.

Is "Polly Wolly Doodle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Polly Wolly Doodle" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

It was written by Traditional.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G

Polly Wolly Doodle Chords – Ukulele

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two easy chords

Just C and G — perfect first song for kids and beginners.

2

Sing along

Strum steadily and sing! The fun is in the silly lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, I went down south to see my Sal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

C

My Sal, she is a spunky gal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Chorus

C

Fare thee well, fare thee well,

G C

Fare thee well my fairy fay.

C

For I’m goin to Louisiana,

G

For to see my Susyanna,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: C and G.

Is "Polly Wolly Doodle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Polly Wolly Doodle" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

It was written by Traditional.

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Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G

Polly Wolly Doodle Chords – Piano

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two easy chords

Just C and G — perfect first song for kids and beginners.

2

Sing along

Strum steadily and sing! The fun is in the silly lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, I went down south to see my Sal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

C

My Sal, she is a spunky gal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Chorus

C

Fare thee well, fare thee well,

G C

Fare thee well my fairy fay.

C

For I’m goin to Louisiana,

G

For to see my Susyanna,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: C and G.

Is "Polly Wolly Doodle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Polly Wolly Doodle" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

It was written by Traditional.

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Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G

Polly Wolly Doodle Chords – Banjo

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two easy chords

Just C and G — perfect first song for kids and beginners.

2

Sing along

Strum steadily and sing! The fun is in the silly lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, I went down south to see my Sal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

C

My Sal, she is a spunky gal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Chorus

C

Fare thee well, fare thee well,

G C

Fare thee well my fairy fay.

C

For I’m goin to Louisiana,

G

For to see my Susyanna,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: C and G.

Is "Polly Wolly Doodle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Polly Wolly Doodle" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G

Polly Wolly Doodle Chords – Mandolin

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two easy chords

Just C and G — perfect first song for kids and beginners.

2

Sing along

Strum steadily and sing! The fun is in the silly lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, I went down south to see my Sal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

C

My Sal, she is a spunky gal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Chorus

C

Fare thee well, fare thee well,

G C

Fare thee well my fairy fay.

C

For I’m goin to Louisiana,

G

For to see my Susyanna,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: C and G.

Is "Polly Wolly Doodle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Polly Wolly Doodle" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · G

Polly Wolly Doodle Chords – Harmonica

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two easy chords

Just C and G — perfect first song for kids and beginners.

2

Sing along

Strum steadily and sing! The fun is in the silly lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, I went down south to see my Sal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

C

My Sal, she is a spunky gal,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Chorus

C

Fare thee well, fare thee well,

G C

Fare thee well my fairy fay.

C

For I’m goin to Louisiana,

G

For to see my Susyanna,

G C

Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: C and G.

Is "Polly Wolly Doodle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Polly Wolly Doodle" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Polly Wolly Doodle"?

It was written by Traditional.