Is "Nancy Mulligan" 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 "Nancy Mulligan"?

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 "Nancy Mulligan" use?

Just 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Ed Sheeran songs work for kids?

Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Nancy Mulligan

· by Ed Sheeran

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Lyrics

Hey!

(Em)I was twen ty four years (C)old when I (D)met the wom an I would (Em)call my own.

Twen ty two grand kids, now (C)grow ing (G)old in that (C)house that your (D)broth er (Em)bought you.

On the (Em)sum mer day that I pro (C)posed, I (D)made that wed ding ring from (Em)den tist gold.

And I asked her fa ther, but her (C)dad dy said, (G)“No, (C)you can’t (D)mar ry my (Em)daugh ter.” (G)She and I went (C)on the (G)run, (D)don’t care a bout re (C)li gi (G)on.

(G)I’m gon na mar ry the (C)wom an I (G)love (C)down by the (D)Wex ford (Em)bor der.

(G)She was Nan cy (C)Mul li (G)gan, (D)I was Wil liam (C)Shee (G)ran.

She (G)took my name and then (C)we were (G)one, (C)down by the (D)Wex ford (Em)bor der.

Well, I met her at Guy’s in the Sec ond World (C)War and (D)she was work ing on a (Em)sol diers’ ward.

Nev er had I seen such (C)beau ty be (G)fore, the (C)mo ment (D)that I (Em)saw her.

Nan cy was my yel low (C)rose and (D)we got mar ried wear ing (Em)bor rowed clothes.

We got eight chil dren, now (C)grow ing (G)old; (C)five sons (D)and three (Em)daugh ters.

(C)down by the (D)Wex ford (Em)bor der.

From her (Em)snow white streak in her jet black (C)hair, o ver (D)six ty years, I’ve been (Em)lov ing her.

Now we’re sat by the fi re in our (C)old arm (G)chairs.

You know, (C)Nan cy, (D)I a (Em)dore you.

From a farm boy born near Bel fast (C)town, (D)I nev er wor ried ’bout the (Em)king and crown ’cause I found my heart up on the (C)south ern (G)ground.

There’s no (C)dif f’rence, (D)I as (Em)sure you.

(G)She and I went (C)on the (G)run, (D)don’t care a bout re (C)li gi (G)on.

(G)I’m gon na mar ry the (C)wom an I (G)love (C)down by the (D)Wex ford (Em)bor der.

(G)She was Nan cy (C)Mul li (G)gan, (D)I was Wil liam (C)Shee (G)ran.

She (G)took my name and then (C)we were (G)one, (C)down by the (D)Wex ford (Em)bor der.

Nancy Mulligan by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Nancy Mulligan” by Ed Sheeran 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 G at 103 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Nancy Mulligan" 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 "Nancy Mulligan"?: 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 "Nancy Mulligan" use?: Just 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Ed Sheeran songs work for kids?: Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.