Humpty Dumpty – Guitar Chords, Tabs, Sheet Music for Guitar, Printable PDF

“Humpty Dumpty” is an English song, expressing probably a riddle, that dates from the late eighteenth century, while the tune is from 1870. However, there is no specific information about its origins. Humpty Dumpty is a figure usually illustrated as an anthropomorphic egg.

As a character it is most known from Lewis Carroll’s novel “Through the Looking-Glass”.

On this page you can find Guitar Chords and Tabs followed by an Easy Guitar Sheet Music with notes and tablature. See also our Printable PDF file for free download.

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Guitar Chords and Tabs in G

“Humpty Dumpty” is an extremely easy 3-chord song in a major key. We suggest the key of G major (and, alternatively, the key of E major as you can see next), as the chords G, C and D are essential for beginners.

The melody range that results when singing in the key of G extends to an eleventh from G4 to C6. Due to this melodic stretch the song is quite demanding for a voice that isn’t well trained. The problem occurs in the last phrase: “Couldn’t put Humpty together again” where the melody climbs to B and C above staff – if it’s too high, try singing the phrase an octave down. Nevertheless, you could use a capo to transpose to G#, A, Bb, or B major by placing it respectively to fret I, II, III, or IV.

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Guitar Chords and Tabs in E

As mentioned above, we also suggest the key of E major, as all the chords E, A and B are essential for beginners. To play the tune in E one must be familiarized with the full “barré” technique for the B chord. You can however, take advantage of the fine resonance from the open strings A and E.

The melody range that results when singing in the key of E is an eleventh from E4 to A5 (see on the Music Sheet in E following). Τhe vocal requirements are similar to those in the key of G, but manageable for most children’s voice pitch. Nevertheless, you could use a capo to transpose to F, F#, G or Ab major by placing it respectively to fret I, II, III, or IV.

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Easy Guitar Sheet Music with Notes, Chords & Tablature in E

This is a simple transcription for guitar with an accompanying bass line and recommended fingering. As much as the song is great for singing with kids, it is also an ideal piece for guitar beginners.

It is a pleasant tune to practice the notes on the 1^st and 2^nd position and up to the 5^thfret with all 4 fingers of the left hand. The upper melody line is played on the strings E, B, G and D. Don’t forget the 4 sharps – F#, C#, G# and D#!

Regarding the right hand, you can practice the apoyando technique with i-m while the thumb moves on all the bass strings.

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