She Moved Thro' The Fair (She Moved Through The Fair)

· by Irish Folksong

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My (C)young love said (D)to me,

(C)“My she (D)moth er won’t mind, and my fa ther

won’t

(Bm)slight you for (C)your lack of (D)kind.”

And she stepped she

a way (Bm)from me and (C)this she did (D)say:

“It

the (C)will not be (D)long, love,

(C)till (D)our wed ding day.”

As she (C)stepped a way (D)from me

(C)and she (D)moved through the fair,

and my fond ly

I (Bm)watched her move (C)here and move (D)there.

And she then smiled

as turned

(Bm)home ward with (C)one star a (D)wake,

like

the (C)swan in the (D)eve ning

(C)moves (D)o ver the lake.

The she dear.

She Moved Thro' The Fair (She Moved Through The Fair) by Irish Folksong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “She Moved Thro' The Fair (She Moved Through The Fair)” 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 D at 100 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 "She Moved Thro' The Fair (She Moved Through The Fair)" 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 "She Moved Thro' The Fair (She Moved Through The Fair)"?: 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.