Come Back To Erin

· by Irish Folksong

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Come back to Er (Cdim)in, Ma (G7)vour neen, Ma (Cdim)vour (C)neen.

Come back, a (F)roon, to the (D)land of my (G7)birth.

(C)Come with the sham (Cdim)rocks and (G7)spring time, Ma (Cdim)vour (C)neen, (Am)and its Kil (D)lar ney shall (G7)ring with our (C)mirth.

(Am)Sure, when we lent ye to (E)beau ti ful (Am)Eng land, (B)lit tle we (Em)thought (Am)of the (Em)lone (B)win ter (E7)days.

(Am)Lit tle we thought of the (E)hush of the (Am)star shine (Cm)o ver the (G)moun tain, the (D7)bluffs and the (G7)brays!

Then (C)come back to Er (Cdim)in, Ma (G)vour neen, Ma (Cdim)vour (C)neen.

Come back a (F)gain to the (D)land of my (G7)birth.

(C)Come back to Er (Cdim)in, Ma (G7)vour neen, Ma (Cdim)vour (C)neen.

And its Kil (Dm)lar ney shall (C)ring (G7)with our (C)mirth.

O ver the green (Cdim)sea, Ma (G7)vour neen, Ma (Cdim)vour (C)neen, long shone the (F)white sail that (D)bore thee a (G7)way.

(C)Rid ing the white (Cdim)waves that (G7)fair sum mer (Cdim)morn (C)in’, (Am)just like a (D)may flow’r a (G7)float on the (C)bay.

(Am)Oh, but my heart sank when (E)clouds came be (Am)tween us (B)like a gray (Em)cur (Am)tain the (Em)rain (B)fall ing (E7)down.

(Am)Hid from my sad eyes the (E)path o’er the (Am)o cean (Cm)far, far a (G)way where my (D7)Col leen had (G7)flown.

Then (C)come back to Er (Cdim)in, Ma (G)vour neen, Ma (Cdim)vour (C)neen.

Come back a (F)gain to the (D)land of my (G7)birth.

(C)Come back to Er (Cdim)in, Ma (G7)vour neen, Ma (Cdim)vour (C)neen.

And its Kil (Dm)lar ney shall (C)ring (G7)with our (C)mirth.

(C)ring (G7)with our (C)mirth.

Come Back To Erin by Irish Folksong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come Back To Erin” 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 92 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 "Come Back To Erin" 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 "Come Back To Erin"?: 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.