Danny Boy

· by Frederick Edward Weatherly

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Danny Boy

Frederick Edward Weatherly69 BPM

Lyrics

Oh, Dan ny (C)Boy,

the pipes, the (C7)pipes are (F)call

ing,

from (G7)glen to (C)glen

and down the (D7)moun tain (Dm7)side.

The sum mer’s (C)gone

and (C7)all the ros es (F)fall

ing;

’tis (Fm)you, ’tis (C)you

must (G7)go and I must (C)bide.

But (G7)come ye (C)back

when (F)sum mer’s (C)in the mead

ow,

or (G7)when the (C)val

ley’s (Fmaj7)hushed and (Em7)white with (D7)snow.

’Tis (G7)I’ll be (C)there

in (F)sun shine or in (Em)shad

(Am)ow.

Oh, Dan ny (Am7)Boy, oh Dan ny (D7)Boy, I (G7)love you (C)so.

And when ye (C)come

and all the (C7)flow’rs are (F)dy

ing,

if (G7)I am (C)dead,

as dead I (D7)well may (Dm7)be,

you’ll come and (C)find

the (C7)place where I am (F)ly

ing,

and (Fm)kneel and (C)say

an (G7)A ve there for (C)me.

And (G7)I shall (C)hear,

though (F)soft you (C)tread a bove

me,

and (G7)all my (C)grave

will (Fmaj7)warm er, (Em7)sweet er (D7)be;

if (G7)you will (C)bend

and (F)tell me that you (Em)love

(Am)me,

then I shall (Am7)sleep in peace un (D7)til you (G7)come to (C)so.

And when ye (C)me.

Danny Boy by Frederick Edward Weatherly — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Danny Boy” by Frederick Edward Weatherly 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 88 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 "Danny Boy" 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 "Danny Boy"?: 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 Frederick Edward Weatherly songs work for kids?: Try "Danny Boy", "Danny Boy", "Danny Boy". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.