Hello! Are you just starting your harmonica journey and looking for some fun songs to play? You’ve come to the right place! In this harmonica lesson, we’ve compiled 33 easy Harmonica Songs perfect for beginner players. This list is broken down into three popular categories: pop songs, folk songs, and kids’ songs, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So, grab your C harmonica and let’s dive into learning some fantastic harmonica songs!
Understanding Harmonica Tabs to Play Songs
Before we jump into the songs, let’s quickly understand how to read harmonica tabs. The tab system used here is straightforward and beginner-friendly. You’ll see numbers, and these represent the holes on your harmonica. Positive numbers (like 4, 5, 6) indicate blowing into the harmonica, while negative numbers (like -4, -5, -6) mean drawing air in. It’s a simple system designed to get you playing harmonica songs quickly!
For a more in-depth guide to harmonica tabs and symbols, you can check out our comprehensive Tab Guide. This resource will further clarify any questions you might have and help you master reading tabs effectively for all harmonica songs.
Part 1: Popular Harmonica Pop Songs for Beginners
Pop songs are a fantastic choice for beginner harmonica players. They are often catchy, recognizable, and relatively simple in structure, making them ideal for learning. Playing pop harmonica songs is a great way to impress your friends and build your musical confidence. Here are some easy pop harmonica songs to get you started:
To explore even more popular tunes, be sure to visit our collection of Free Pop Tabs for an expanded repertoire of harmonica pop songs.
Annie’s Song (John Denver) – Harmonica Tabs
This classic by John Denver is beautifully melodic and easy to play on the harmonica. Its gentle rhythm and heartfelt lyrics make it a perfect beginner harmonica song.
7 7 -7 -6 7 -7
You fill up my senses
-6 -6 -6 -7 7 6 5
Like a night in a forest
6 6 6 -6 -7 7 -7
Like the mountains in springtime
-6 -6 -6 -7 7 -7
Like a walk in the rain
7 7 7 -7 -6 7 -7
Like a storm in the desert
-6 -6 -6 -7 7 6 5
Like a sleepy blue ocean
6 6 -6 -7 7 -7
You fill up my senses
-6 -7 7 -8 7
Come fill me againMy Girl (The Temptations) – Harmonica Tabs
“My Girl” is an iconic soul song with a memorable melody that translates wonderfully to the harmonica. Its upbeat tempo and joyful feel make it a fun and rewarding harmonica song for beginners.
**Bass line:** -2 1 1 / 6 4 4
**Guitar intro:** 4 -4 5 6 -6 7
8 -8 8 7 7 -8 7 -6 -6 6
I've got sunshine, on a cloudy da-ay
7 -8 8 7 7 -8 7 -6 7 -6 -6 6
When it's cold outside, I've got the month of Ma-ay
6 -6 7 -8 8
I guess you'd say
6 6 -6 -6 7 7 -8
What can make me feel this way?
7 6
My girl
6 -6 7 -8 7 -6 7 (7 -7)
Talkin' 'bout my g – ir - rl (my girl)House of the Rising Sun (The Animals) – Harmonica Tabs
This folk-rock classic has a haunting melody that sounds incredible on the harmonica. “House of the Rising Sun” offers a slightly more melancholic yet captivating harmonica song for practice.
-4 -4 5 -5 -6 6 -4 -4
There is a house in New Orleans
-8 -8 -8 7 -6 (6) -6
They call the Rising Sun
-8 -8 -8 5 -5 -5 -6 6 -4 -4 -4
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
-4 -4 -4 4 (-3//) -4 -4
And God, I know I'm one
-8 -8 -8 7 -6 6 -4
My mother was a tailor
-8 -8 7 -6 -6
Sewed my new blue jeans
-8 -8 -8 7 -6 6 -4 -5
My father was a gamblin' man
-4 -4 4 (-3//) -4 -4
Down in New OrleansStairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) – Harmonica Tabs (Intro)
While the full song is complex, the intro to “Stairway to Heaven” is surprisingly playable on the harmonica and instantly recognizable. Learning this iconic intro is a great way to impress and challenge yourself with harmonica songs.
-6 -7 7 -7 -6 -7
There's a lady who's sure
-6 -7 7 -8 7 -7 -6
All that glitters is gold
7 -8 8 -8 7 -7 -6 6 6 -6
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
-6 -7 7 -7 -6 -7
When she gets there she knows
-6 -7 7 -8 7 -7 -6
If the stores are all closed
7 -8 8 -8 7 -7 -6 6 6 -6
With a word she can get what she came for
7 8 -8 -8 7 -7 7 -7 -6
Oo-oo-hoo, oo-oo-hoo-oo-woo-hoo
-6 -7 7 -8 8 -8 -8 7 -7 6 6 -6
And she's buying a stairway to heavenAin’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers) – Harmonica Tabs
Bill Withers’ soulful hit, “Ain’t No Sunshine,” is another excellent choice for harmonica beginners. Its bluesy feel and repetitive structure make it easy to learn and play as one of your first harmonica songs.
5 6 -6 7 -7 6 -6
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
5 6 -6 7 -7 6 -6
It's not warm when she's away
-6 -6 7 8 -8 8 8 -8
Ain't no sunshine when she's go-ne
7 -8 7 -6 6 -6 -6
And she's always gone too long
7 -8 7 -6 6 -6 -6
Any time she goes awayImagine (John Lennon) – Harmonica Tabs
John Lennon’s timeless anthem “Imagine” carries a powerful message and a simple, beautiful melody. It’s a wonderful harmonica song to learn, both for its musicality and its message of peace.
5 6 6 6 -7 -7 -6
Imagine there's no heaven
5 6 6 6 -7 -7 -6
It's easy if you try-y
6 6 -7 -7 -6
No hell below us
5 6 6 -7 -7 -7 -6
Above us only sky-y
-6 7 -6 7 8 8 -8 (7 -6)
Imagine all the pee-puh-uh-ul
-7 -7 -7 7 -8
Living for today
8 9 8 -8 7
Ah – ah – ah – ah - ah
[Repeat for “Imagine there’s no countries…”]
-6 7 -7 -6 -7 7 7
You may say I'm a dreamer
-6 7 -7 -7 -6 -6 5
But I'm not the only one
-6 -6 7 -7 7 -7 -6 -7 7 7
I hope some day-a-a-ay you’ll join us
7 7 -8 8 -8 7 -8 8 7 7
And the wo-o-o-orld will be as oneHurt (Johnny Cash) – Harmonica Tabs (Verse & Chorus)
Johnny Cash’s rendition of “Hurt” is deeply emotional and resonant. While conveying complex feelings, the verse and chorus melodies are accessible for beginner harmonica songs practice.
**Verse**
-6 7 -6 6 -5 -6 -4 -5 -4 -5 6 -6
I hurt myself today to see if I still feel
-6 7 -6 6 -5 -6 -4 -5 -4 6 -4 -4
I focus on the pain, the only thing that's real
-6 7 -6 6 -5 -6 -4 -5 -4 -5 -4 -6
The needle tears a hole, the old familiar sting
-6 -6 7 -6 6 -5 -6 -4 -5 -4 -5 -4 -5 4 4
try to kill it all away, but I remember everything
**Chorus**
7 -6 -6 -5 -5 -5 6 -5 6
What have I become, my sweetest friend
7 -6 -6 -5 -5 -5 -4 -5 6 4 4
Everyone I know goes away in the end
-5 6 -5 -6 -5 -5 6 6 6 -5 6
And you could have it all, my empire of dirt
6 -5 -6 -5 -5 6 -5 -6 4 -4
I will let you down, I will make you hurtLove Me Tender (Elvis Presley) – Harmonica Tabs
“Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley is a classic love ballad with a gentle and flowing melody. Its simplicity and romantic feel make it a lovely and easy harmonica song for beginners.
6 7 -7 7 -8 -6 -8
Love me tender, love me sweet
7 -7 -6 -7 7
Never let me go
6 7 -7 7 -8 -6 -8
You have made my life complete
7 -7 -6 -7 7
And I love you so
8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Love me tender, love me true
8 -8 7 -8 8
All my dreams fulfill
8 8 -9 8 -8 -6 -8
For my darlin', I love you
7 -7 -6 -7 7
And I always willNo Woman No Cry (Bob Marley) – Harmonica Tabs (Chorus)
Bob Marley’s “No Woman No Cry” is a reggae anthem of resilience and hope. The chorus is particularly uplifting and relatively easy to play on the harmonica, making it a great entry point into reggae harmonica songs.
7 -7 7 -7 -6 8 -9 8 8 7
No woman, no cry, no woman, no cry
7 -7 7 -7 -6 8 -9 8 8 7
No woman, no cry, no woman, no cry
8 8 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 -6
Said I remember when we used to sit
8 8 -8 -8 -8 8 -7 -8 7
In the government yard in Trenchtown
8 8 8 8 9 8 8 9 8 7
Oba, oba-serving the hypocrites
6 7 -8 8 8 8 8 8 -9 8 -8 7
As they would mingle with the good people we meet
8 9 9 9 8 7 9 9 8 7
Good friends we had - oh - good friends we lost
8 -8 7 8
Along the way
8 9 9 9 8 8 9 8 9 8 7
In this great future, you can’t forget your past
8 -8 8 -9 8 -7 7
So dry your tears, I say
7 7 7 -6 6 7 7 7
Everything’s gonna be all rightLean On Me (Bill Withers) – Harmonica Tabs
Another Bill Withers classic, “Lean On Me,” is all about friendship and support. Its comforting melody and simple chord progression make it a perfect harmonica song for beginners to learn and share with others.
**Verse 1:**
4 4 -4 5 -5
Sometimes in our lives
-5 5 -4 4
We all have pain
4 -4 5 5 -4 -4
We all have so-or-row
4 4 -4 5 -5
But if we are wise
-5 5 -4 4
We know that there’s
4 -4 5 -3 -4 4
Always to-mo-o-rrow
**Chorus:**
8 -8 7
Lean on me
8 8 -8 -8 7 -8
When you’re not stro-o-ong
7 7 -7 -6 6
And I’ll be your friend
7 -8 8 8 -8 -8 8 -8 7
I’ll help you carry o-o-o-on
7 -8 8 -8 -8 7 -8
For it won’t be long
7 7 -7 -6 6
Till I’m gonna need
8 -8 7 7 -7 -8 7
Somebody to lean on
**Verse 2:**
8 -8 7 8 8 -8 7 -8
Ple-e-ease, swallow your pri-de
7 -7 -6 6
If I have things
7 -8 8 8 -8 -8 8 -8 7
You need to bo-or-ro-o-o-ow
7 -8 8 -8 7 -8
For no one can fill
7 -7 -6 6
All of the needs
7 -8 8 -7 -8 7
That you won’t le-et show
**Bridge:**
6 -6 7 7 6 -6 7
You just call on me brother
6 5 6 -6 7
When you need a hand
8 -8 7 8 8 -8 7 7 -7 -8 7
We a-ll need somebody to le-an on
6 -6 7 7 6 -6 7
I just might have a problem
6 5 6 -6 7
That you’d understand
8 -8 7 8 8 -8 7 7 -7 -8 7
We a-ll need somebody to le-an on
Repeat chorus
Repeat bridge
Repeat verse 2 (different lyrics, same melody with slight variations)
**Outro:**
-4 4 4 (or: -8 7 7)
Ca-all me [repeat]What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) – Harmonica Tabs
Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” is an optimistic and heartwarming song. Its iconic melody is surprisingly easy to play on the harmonica, making it a fulfilling and positive choice for beginner harmonica songs.
**Verse 1**
-2 -3 4 4 6 -6 -6 -6 6
I see trees of green, red roses too
-5 -5 -5 5 -4 -4 -4 4
I see them bloom for me and you
4 4 4 4 4 4
And I say to myself
4 4 -3 4 -4 5
What a wonderful world
**Verse 2**
Repeat until last line.
Substitute: 4 4 -3 4 -4 -4 4
**Bridge**
4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -2
The colors of the rainbow
-2 -5 5 5 4 5
So pretty in the sky
4 -4-4 -4 -4 -4 -2
Are also on the faces
-2 -5 5 5 4 5
Of people passing by
5 6 -6 -6 -6 6
I see friends shaking hands
5 6 -6 -6 -6 6
Saying how do you do
-6 -6 -6 6 6 -5 5 -4
They’re really saying, I love you
**Verse 3**
-2 -3 4 4 6 -6 -6 -6 6
I hear babies cry, I watch them grow
-5 -5 -5 5 -4 -4 -4 -4 4
They'll learn much more, than I'll ever know
4 4 4 4 4 4
And I think to myself
4 4 -3 4 -4 5
What a wonderful world
5 5 5 4 -4 4
Yes, I think to myself
4 4 -3 4 -4 -4 4
What a wonderful wo-rldPart 2: Easy Folk Harmonica Songs for Beginners
Folk songs are the heart and soul of harmonica music. Their storytelling nature and often simple melodies make them incredibly rewarding to play. Learning folk harmonica songs connects you to a rich musical tradition and provides excellent practice for beginners. Here are some classic folk harmonica songs to explore:
For more traditional tunes, check out our selection of Free Folk Tabs and expand your folk harmonica songbook.
Kumbaya – Harmonica Tabs
“Kumbaya” is a spiritual folk song known for its simple, repetitive melody and message of unity. It’s an exceptionally easy harmonica song for beginners to learn and play together.
4 5 6 6 6 -6 -6 6
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah
4 5 6 6 6 -5 5 -4
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah
4 5 6 6 6 -6 -6 6
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah
-5 5 4 -4 -4 4
Oh Lo-ord, Kum ba yahOh Susanna – Harmonica Tabs
“Oh Susanna” is a cheerful and instantly recognizable American folk song. Its upbeat rhythm and simple melody make it a fun and easy harmonica song to learn and play.
4 -4 5 6 6 -6 6 5 4 -4 5 5 -4 4 -4
Oh I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee
4 -4 5 6 6 -6 6 5 4 -4 5 5 -4 -4 4
And I'm going to Lou’siana, m-y true love for to see
-5 -5 -6 -6 -6 6 6 5 4 -4
Oh! Susanna, oh don't you cry for me
4 -4 5 6 6 -6 6 5 4 -4 5 5 -4 -4 4
For I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee.Home on the Range – Harmonica Tabs
“Home on the Range” is a classic cowboy folk song, evoking wide-open spaces and a sense of peace. Its gentle melody and nostalgic lyrics make it a beautiful and easy harmonica song to learn.
6 6 7 -8 8
Oh give me a home
7 -7 -6 -9 -9 -9
Where the buffalo roam
8 -9 9 7 7 7 -7 7 -8
And the deer and the antelope play
6 6 7 -8 8
Where seldom is heard
7 -7 -6 -9 -9 -9
A discouraging word
-9 -9 8 -8 7 -7 7 -8 7
And the skies are not cloudy all day
9 -9 8 -8 8
Home, home on the range
6 6 7 7 7 7 -7 7 -8
Where the deer and the antelope play
6 6 7 -8 8
Where seldom is heard
7 -7 -6 -9 -9 -9
A discouraging word
-9 -9 8 -8 7 -7 7 -8 7
And the skies are not cloudy all dayHappy Birthday – Harmonica Tabs
Everyone knows “Happy Birthday,” making it a perfect and practical harmonica song to learn. Being able to play “Happy Birthday” on the harmonica is a guaranteed way to bring joy to any celebration.
6 6 -6 6 7 -7
Happy birthday to you
6 6 -6 6 -8 7
Happy birthday to you
6 6 9 8 7 -7 -6
Happy birthday dear [someone]
-9 -9 8 7 -8 7
Happy birthday to youJingle Bells – Harmonica Tabs
“Jingle Bells” is a festive and cheerful holiday classic. Learning “Jingle Bells” on the harmonica is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and entertain during Christmas time.
5 5 5 5 5 5
Jingle bells, Jingle bells
5 6 4 -4 5
Jingle all the way
-5 -5 -5 -5 -5 5 5
Oh what fun it is to ride
5 5 5 -4 -4 5 -4
On a one horse open sleigh
6 5 5 5 5 5 5
Oh Jingle bells, Jingle bells
5 6 4 -4 5
Jingle all the way
-5 -5 -5 -5 -5 5 5
Oh, what fun it is to ride
5 5 6 6 -5 -4 4
On a one horse open sleighWhen the Saints Go Marching In – Harmonica Tabs
“When the Saints Go Marching In” is a lively and spirited traditional song, often associated with jazz and gospel. Its catchy melody and upbeat tempo make it a fun and engaging harmonica song for beginners.
4 5 -5 6 4 5 -5 6 Oh when the saints, oh when the saints
4 5 -5 6 5 4 5 -4 Oh when the saints go marching in
5 5 -4 4 4 5 6 6 6 -5 Oh how I want to be in that number
5 -5 6 5 4 -4 4 When the saints go marching inBattle Hymn of the Republic – Harmonica Tabs (Chorus)
“Battle Hymn of the Republic” is a powerful and patriotic American song. The chorus is particularly stirring and relatively simple to play on the harmonica, offering a taste of grander harmonica songs.
**Verse:**
6 6 6 6 -5 5 6 7 -8 8 8 8 -8 7
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord
7 -7 -6 -6 -6 -7 7 -7 7 -6 6 -6 6 5 6 He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored
6 6 6 6 6 -5 5 6 7 -8 8 8 8 -8 7 He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword
7 -8 -8 7 -7 7 His truth is marching on
**Chorus:** 6 -5 5 6 7 -8 8 7
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
-6 -7 7 -7 7 -6 6 5
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
6 -5 5 6 7 -8 8 7
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
7 -8 -8 7 -7 7
His truth is marching onYankee Doodle – Harmonica Tabs
“Yankee Doodle” is a well-known American patriotic song, often played with a sense of fun and lightheartedness. Its simple and catchy melody makes it an easy and recognizable harmonica song for beginners.
7 7 -8 8 7 8 -8
Yankee Doodle went to town 6 7 7 -8 8 7 -7
A-riding on a pony
7 7 -8 8 -9 8 -8 Stuck a feather in his cap
7 -7 6 -6 -7 7 7 And called it macaroni -6 -7 -6 6 -6 -7 7 Yankee Doodle keep it up
6 -6 6 -5 5 6 Yankee Doodle Dandy
-6 -7 -6 6 -6 -7 7 Mind the music and the step
-6 6 7 -7 -8 7 7 And with the girls be handyAmazing Grace – Harmonica Tabs
“Amazing Grace” is a deeply moving and universally loved hymn. Its serene melody and message of hope and redemption make it a profoundly beautiful and easy harmonica song for beginners.
6 7 8 -8 7 8 -8 7 -6 6
Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound
6 7 8 -8 7 8 -8 9
That saved a wretch like me
8 9 8 -8 7 8 -8 7 -6 6
I once was lost but now I'm found
6 7 8 -8 7 8 -8 7
Was blind, but now I seeSilent Night – Harmonica Tabs
“Silent Night” is a peaceful and beloved Christmas carol. Its gentle and calming melody makes it a perfect harmonica song for quiet practice and for sharing the peace of the season.
6 -6 6 5 6 -6 6 5
Silent night, Holy night
-8 -8 -7 7 7 6
All is calm, all in bright
-6 -6 7 -7 -6 6 -6 6 5
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
-6 -6 7 -7 -6 6 -6 6 5
Holy infant so tender and mild
-8 -8 -9 -8 -7 7 8
Sleep in heavenly peace
7 6 5 6 -5 -4 4
Sleep in heavenly peaceMy Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean – Harmonica Tabs
“My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean” is a charming and nostalgic folk song with a simple, lilting melody. Its easy rhythm and singable tune make it a delightful and easy harmonica song for beginners.
6 8 -8 7 -8 7 -6 6 5
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
6 8 -8 7 7 -7 7 -8
My Bonnie lies over the sea
6 8 -8 7 -8 7 -6 6 5
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
6 -6 -8 7 -7 -6 -7 7
Oh bring back my Bonnie to me
6 7 -6 -8
Bring back, bring back
7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -6 -7 7 -8 8
Oh bring back my Bonnie to me, to me
6 7 -6 -8
Bring back, bring back
7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -6 -7 7
Oh bring back my Bonnie to mePart 3: Fun Kids Harmonica Songs for Beginners
Kids’ songs are inherently simple, repetitive, and fun, making them ideal for very beginner harmonica players. Learning kids’ harmonica songs is a playful way to develop your skills and entertain children (or your inner child!). Here are some classic kids’ songs to start with:
Explore more fun and easy tunes in our collection of Free Kids Tabs for even more harmonica songs for children.
Mary Had a Little Lamb – Harmonica Tabs
“Mary Had a Little Lamb” is a nursery rhyme loved by children everywhere. Its extremely simple and repetitive melody makes it one of the easiest harmonica songs for absolute beginners.
5 -4 4 -4 5 5 5
Mary had a little lamb
-4 -4 -4
Little lamb
5 6 6
Little lamb
5 -4 4 -4 5 5 5
Mary had a little lamb
5 -4 -4 5 -4 4
Whose fleece was white as snowRow Row Row Your Boat – Harmonica Tabs
“Row Row Row Your Boat” is a classic children’s round with a gentle and flowing melody. Its simplicity and repetitive nature make it a perfect harmonica song for practicing breath control and basic notes.
4 4 4 -4 5 Row, row, row your boat
5 -4 5 -5 6 Gently down the stream
7 7 7 6 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 Me-rr-ily, me-rr-ily, me-rr-ily, me-rr-ily
6 -5 5 -4 4 Life is but a dreamHumpty Dumpty – Harmonica Tabs
“Humpty Dumpty” is a well-known nursery rhyme with a slightly quirky and memorable melody. It’s a fun and easy harmonica song to learn, great for practicing simple phrases.
5 6 -5 -6 6 -6 -7 7 Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
5 6 -5 -6 6 5 4 -4 Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
5 5 6 -5 -5 -6 6 -6 -7 7 All the king's horses and all the king's men
8 8 7 -9 -9 8 -8 7 -7 7 Couldn't put Humpty together againAlouette – Harmonica Tabs (Chorus)
“Alouette” is a French-Canadian folk song, often taught to children. Its repetitive and playful melody, especially the chorus, makes it a fun and easy harmonica song for beginners.
4 -4 5 5
-4 4 -4 5 4 3
4 -4 5 5
-4 4 -4 5 4London Bridge is Falling Down – Harmonica Tabs
“London Bridge is Falling Down” is a classic nursery rhyme with a simple and slightly melancholic melody. It’s an easy and recognizable harmonica song for practicing basic notes and rhythm.
6 -6 6 -5 5 -5 6
London Bridge is falling down
-4 5 -5
Falling down
5 -5 6
Falling down
6 -6 6 -5 5 -5 6
London Bridge is falling down
-4 6 5 4
My fair ladyTwinkle Twinkle Little Star – Harmonica Tabs
“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” also known as the alphabet song, is universally recognized and loved by children. Its simple and beautiful melody makes it a perfect and easy harmonica song for very beginners.
4 4 6 6 -6 -6 6
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
-5 -5 5 5 -4 -4 4
How I wonder what you are
6 6 -5 -5 5 5 -4
Up above the world so high
6 6 -5 -5 5 5 -4
Like a diamond in the sky
4 4 6 6 -6 -6 6
Twinkle, twinkle little star
-5 -5 5 5 -4 -4 4
How I wonder what you areYou Are My Sunshine – Harmonica Tabs (Chorus)
“You Are My Sunshine” is a cheerful and heartwarming classic. The chorus is particularly uplifting and easy to play on the harmonica, making it a bright and sunny choice for beginner harmonica songs.
4 4 -4 5 5
You are my sunshine
5 -4 5 4 4
My only sunshine
4 -4 5 -5 -6
You make me happy
-6 6 -5 5
When skies are grey
4 -4 5 -5 -6 You'll never know dear
-6 6 -5 5 4
How much I love you
4 -4 5 -5 -4 -4 5 4 Please don't take my sunshine awayThis Old Man – Harmonica Tabs (Verse 1)
“This Old Man” is a counting song that’s fun and repetitive. The first verse is very easy to play on the harmonica, making it a great starting point for learning harmonica songs and numbers!
6 5 6 6 5 6 This old man, he played ONE
-6 6 -5 5 -4 5 -5 He played knick-knack on my THUMB
5 -5 6 4 4 4 4 With a knick-knack, paddywhack
4 -4 5 -5 6 Give a dog a bone
6 -4 -4 -5 5 -4 4 This old man came rolling homeOn Top of Old Smokey – Harmonica Tabs
“On Top of Old Smokey” is a simple folk song, often sung to children. Its gentle melody and easy rhythm make it a peaceful and easy harmonica song for beginners to learn.
4 4 5 6 7 -6
On top of old Smokey
-6 -5 6 -6 6
All covered with snow
4 4 5 6 6 -4
I lost my true lover
5 -5 -5 5 -4 4
From (a-)courting too slowHot Cross Buns – Harmonica Tabs
“Hot Cross Buns” is a traditional nursery rhyme and street cry. Its short, repetitive phrases make it an ideal harmonica song for practicing articulation and breath control as a beginner.
4 3 4 4 3 4
Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns!
6 -5 5 -4 4 -4 5 -5
One a penny, two a penny
6 3 4 Hot cross buns!
4 -4 5 -5 6 6 If you have no daughters
6 -5 5 -4 4 Give them to your sons
6 -5 5 -4 4 -4 5 -5
One a penny, two a penny
6 3 4 Hot cross buns!Camptown Races – Harmonica Tabs (Chorus)
“Camptown Races” is a lively and energetic American folk song. The chorus is particularly catchy and fun to play on the harmonica, making it a great way to practice faster tempos as you improve with harmonica songs.
6 6 5 6 -6 6 5 5 -4 5 -4
Camptown ladies sing this song, doo-dah doo-dah
6 6 5 6 -6 6 5 -4 -5 5 -4 4 Camptown race track's five miles long, oh dee doo-dah day
5 6 6 5 6 6 -6 6 5 5 -4 5 -4
I came down there with my hat caved in, doo-dah doo-dah
6 6 6 5 6 6 -6 -6 6 6 5 -4 -5 5 -4 4 I’ll go back home with my pocket full of tin, oh dee doo-dah day
4 4 5 6 7 -6 -6 7 -6 6 Goin' to run all night, goin' to run all day
5 6 6 5 5 6 6 -6 6 5 I’ll bet my money on the bobtail nag
-4 -5 -5 5 -4 -4 4
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