Ireland

· by Nell Benjamin

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(C)Love!

You’re lost with out your (G)love.

Your heart is on the (Am)floor.

I (C)can (F)help you, I’ve been there be fore.

When I need to re (E7)lax, I just put on some (Am)tracks

from this (Bb)C D I bought for the store.

When I’m (D)lone ly or (A)feel ing de (Bm)ject ed,

I play (G)this and it nev er fails.

I pre (Bm)tend like (A)I’m in (D7sus)I re land

with (G6)En ya

and the whales.

When my (D)tel e phone (A)gets dis con (Bm)nect ed

and I (G)spend ev ’ry (G)night a lone,

I pre (Bm)tend like (A)I’m in (D7sus)I re land,

where the (G6)I rish (A7sus)bag pipes (D5)drone.

Smell the (F)grass as a rain storm is end in’.

Peo ple (F)smile while I (G)stroll past their rish (C)farms

with a (Cm)red head ed sail or named Bren dan!

And we (E7)dance with out (Bb)mov ing our (Asus)arms.

In a (D)bar once I (A)met this guy (Bm)De wey

and he (G)bought me, like, (G)lu four teen (A7sus)beers.

And he (Bm)told me that (A)he was from (D7sus)I re land,

(Em)and I lived with (G)him ten years.

If I (D)squint ed, he (A)looked like my (Bm)sail or,

through my (G)booz y de (G)lu sion al (A7sus)fog.

But he (Bm)dumped me for (A)some slut named (D7sus)Kay re la,

(Em)and I lived with (G)him ten years.

If I took my (Em)trail er and (A7)took my (D)dog!

In

Hey, you (Eb)look like that (Bb)post er for (Cm)Ire land:

long blonde (Ab)hair and that (Ab)sweet, sun ny (Bb7sus)face.

Oh, no, (Cm)wait, that’s the (Bb)post er for (Eb7sus)Swed en.

Screw it, (Fm)I’ll nev er (Ab)see ei ther (Bb7)place.

But a (Eb)girl sweet as (Bb)you has a (Cm)fu ture.

You have (Ab)hope

as each new day dawns.

Girls like (Cm)you al ways (Bb)get to see (Eb7sus)Ire land.

Give my (Fm7)love to the (Bb7)lep

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Ireland by Nell Benjamin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ireland” by Nell Benjamin 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 82 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 "Ireland" 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 "Ireland"?: 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 Nell Benjamin songs work for kids?: Try "Legally Blonde", "Omigod You Guys", "Serious". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.