The beloved classic Old MacDonald Had a Farm is a famous children’s nursery rhyme that’s as much about farm animals as it is about fun sounds. This catchy family friendly fun song will have the whole crew singing along before long!

Watch Old MacDonald Had a Farm Video

Old MacDonald Had a Farm Song Nursery Rhyme Music Videos with Lyrics! This song is super simple fun song to singalong with. “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” (sometimes shortened to Old MacDonald) is a traditional children’s song and nursery rhyme about a farmer and the various animals he keeps.

Learn Something Fun: What’s the Origin Story to Old MacDonald Had A Farm?

According to Wikipedia, the song was probably written by Thomas d’Urfey for an opera in 1706, before existing as a folk song in Britain, Ireland and North America for hundreds of years in various forms then finally being standardized in the twentieth century.

Could you imagine seeing an Opera in 1706 featuring the Old McDonald song? Talk about comedy!

Lyrics for Old McDonald Had a Farm

Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!
And on his farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O!
With a moo-moo here and a moo-moo there,
Here a moo, there a moo,
Everywhere a moo-moo,
Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!

‘rinse repeat with whatever other animal/sound your imagination can think of! Try pigs, cats, dogs, horses, etc.

Coloring Activity For Old MacDonald

Download this farm friendly and recyclable free printable kids activity coloring sheet.

This coloring activity is a great way to start a conversation with your child about all the different animals on the farm. Can they identify them? What’s their favorite animal? Can they tell you what sounds they make? Kids love to color, so print a few of these recyclable activity sheets and get ready for some fun!

Enjoy the Old McDonald Coloring Sheets and please share!