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Oh Dan ny boy,
the pipes, the pipes are call ing
from glen to glen,
and down the moun tain side.
The sum mer’s gone
(F)and all the ros es fall ing;
it’s (G)you, it’s you
must go and I must bide.
But (Am7)come ye (Dm)back
when (Bb)sum mer’s in the (Dm7)mea dow,
or when the (Dm)vall
ey’s (Bb)hushed and white with (G7)snow.
It’s I’ll be (Dm)there
in (Em)sun shine or in (F)sha dow;
oh Dan ny (F)Boy, oh Dan ny (G)Boy I love you (Dm)so.
But when ye (A5)come
and all the (Am7)flow’rs are dy (Dm)ing,
if (C#aug)I am dead,
(Dm7)as dead I (Bm7)well may (C)be.
Ye’ll (A7)come and find
(Dm)the place where (Ebm(add7))I am ly (Bb)ing
and (F)kneel and say
(Am)an A ve there for (F)me.
And I shall hear,
though (Am)soft you tread a (Gm)bove me;
and all my (Gm7)grave
will (Am7)warm er, sweet er (Gm7)be,
for you will (Bb)bend
and tell me that you (F)love me;
and (Eb)I shall (Dm)sleep in (G)peace un til you (Dm7)come to me.
Danny Boy — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Danny Boy" by Charlotte Church in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 64 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Danny Boy”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Danny Boy" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Danny Boy" by Charlotte Church in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 64 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Danny Boy" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Danny Boy"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Danny Boy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Danny Boy" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Danny Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Danny Boy"?
- "Danny Boy" was originally performed by Charlotte Church. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Charlotte Church are available?
- Other accompaniments by Charlotte Church: "All Love Can Be", "All Love Can Be (from A Beautiful Mind)", "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Danny Boy" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Danny Boy by Charlotte Church, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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