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How to Play London Bridge on Piano
London Bridge is a great third or fourth song: it walks up and down the C scale in small steps, teaching finger independence without any jumps. Kids love it because they can sing along.
Follow the falling notes above at 50% speed until the scale steps feel smooth.
🎼 Key: C major
📊 Level: easy
🎵 48 notes
💡 Tip: start at 50% speed in Practice Mode
🎹 London Bridge Is Falling Down — Notes to Play (in order)
G4 – A4 – G4 – F4 – E4 – F4 – G4 – D4 – E4 – F4 – E4 – F4 – G4 – G4 – A4 – G4 – F4 – E4 – F4 – G4 – D4 – G4 – E4 – C4 – G4 – A4 – G4 – F4 – E4 – F4 – G4 – D4 – E4 – F4 – E4 – F4 – G4 – G4 – A4 – G4 – F4 – E4 – F4 – G4 – D4 – G4 – E4 – C4
Notes marked with + play at the same time (two hands). Open the piano above, switch to Practice Mode, and follow the green highlights.
✅ 4 Tips to Learn It Faster
- Think in scale steps: mostly up-one, down-one motion.
- The D – G – E – C ending dips low — watch your thumb.
- Keep a steady beat; nursery songs fall apart when rushed.
- Try playing it in a round with a friend for fun.