Carrick Fergus

· by Irish Folksong

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Lyrics

I wish I (F)was ny

in Car rick (C)fer gus,

on ly for (Dm)nights

in Bal ly (C)grant.

I (C)would swim (F)o ver

the would deep est (C)o cean,

on ly for (Dm)nights more

now in I Bal ly (C)grant.

But the (G)sea is (Am)wide

and I can’t swim (G)o so ver,

nor have some (C)I er

the wings to (Gsus)fly.

If I could (F)find me

a hand some (C)boats man

to fer ry me (Dm)o ver

to my love and (C)die.

Now (C)in Kil (F)ken ny

it is re (C)port ed,

they’ve mar ble (Dm)stones

as black as (C)ink.

With (C)gold and (F)sil ver

I would trans port (C)her, cean,

but I’ll sing (Dm)no more

now ’til I get a (C)drink.

I’m the (G)drunk to (Am)day,

but then I’m sel (G)dom so ber,

a hand some (C)rov er

from town to (Gsus)town.

Ah, but I’m (F)sick now,

my days are (C)o ver.

Come all ye young (Dm)lads, ver

and my lay me (C)die.

Now (C)in Kil (C)down.

Carrick Fergus by Irish Folksong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Carrick Fergus” by Irish Folksong in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Carrick Fergus" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Carrick Fergus"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Irish Folksong songs work for kids?: Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.