Super Simple Piano

Galway Girl

· by Celtic Thunder

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Lyrics

I took a stroll down the old long walk on the day i ay i (G)ay.

And I (Bm)met a lit tle girl and we (G)stopped to (D)talk on a grand soft (G)day i (D)ay.

And I ask you (D)friend,

what’s a (G)fel low to do?

’Cause her (Bm)hair was (A)black and her (G)eyes were (D)blue.

And I (G)knew right (D)then

I’d be (G)tak ing a whirl

down the (Bm)Salt hill (A)Prom with a (G)Gal way (D)girl.

We were half way there when the rain came down on the day i ay i (G)ay.

And she (Bm)took a me tle up to her (G)flat down (D)town on a fine soft (G)day i (D)ay.

And I ask you (D)friend,

what’s a (G)fel low to do?

If her (Bm)hair was (A)black and her (G)eyes were (D)blue.

And I (G)took her (D)hand

and I (G)gave her a whirl

and I (Bm)lost my (A)heart to a (G)Gal way (D)girl.

We were

So when I woke up I was all a lone.

With a (Bm)bro ken heart and a (G)tick et home.

And I (G)ask you, (D)friend,

what’s a (G)fel low to do?

If her (Bm)hair was (A)black and her (G)eyes were (D)blue.

See, I’ve (G)trav eled a round

and been (G)o ver the world.

I’ve (Bm)nev er seen (A)noth ing like a (G)Gal way (D)girl.

And I ask you, (G)Gal way (D)girl.

Galway Girl by Celtic Thunder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Galway Girl” by Celtic Thunder 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 D at 171 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 "Galway Girl" 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 "Galway Girl"?: 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.
How many chords does "Galway Girl" use?: Just 5 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Celtic Thunder songs work for kids?: Try "MY LAND", "A PLACE IN THE CHOIR", "HOME FROM THE SEA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.