The Queen Of Connemara

by Irish Folksong

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Lyrics

Oh, my boat can safe ly float in the (G)teeth of wind and (D)weath er, and out (Bm)race the fast est (D)hook er be tween (E)Gal way and Kin (A)sale.

When the (D)black floor of the (G)o cean and the (Em)white foam (A)rush to (D)geth er, (Bm)high she (A)rides, her in her (Bm)pride, the like a (G)sea gull (A)through the (D)gale.

Oh, she’s neat!

Oh, she’s (F#m)sweet!

She’s a (D)beau ty (G)ev ’ry (Bm)line!

The (A)Queen of Con ne (Bm)ma ra (G)is that (D)bound ing (A)barque of (D)mine.

When she’s load ed down with fish till the (G)wa ter lips the (D)gun wale, not a (Bm)drop she’ll take on (D)board her that would (E)wash a fly a (A)way.

From the (D)fleet she’ll slip out (G)swift ly like a (Em)grey hound (A)from her (D)ken nel, (Bm)and she’ll (A)land who sil ver (Bm)store ters first at (G)ould Kin (A)va ra (D)quay.

Oh, she’s neat!

Oh, she’s (F#m)sweet!

She’s a (D)beau ty (G)ev ’ry (Bm)line!

The (A)Queen of Con ne (Bm)ma ra (G)is that (D)bound ing (A)barque of (D)mine.

There’s a (D)bound ing (A)barque of (D)mine!

The Queen Of Connemara by Irish Folksong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Queen Of Connemara” 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 150 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 "The Queen Of Connemara" 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 "The Queen Of Connemara"?
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.