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My Grandfather's Clock

Easy Piano Sheet Music & Video Tutorials

My Grandfather’s Clock easy piano folk song – 19th-century American song by Henry Clay Work (1832–1884) – with free PDF sheet music, background, and video tutorials.

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About the Folk Song

Written in 1876, this sentimental song tells of a longcase clock that measures the life of its owner. Henry Clay Work’s touching story and flowing melody quickly made it popular across the English-speaking world.

The song’s steady rhythm imitates the clock’s pendulum, giving it a gentle, reflective feel. It remains a classic example of 19th-century storytelling through song.

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