Danny Boy

by Charlotte Church
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Lyrics

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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Danny Boy" by Charlotte Church as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 64 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Danny Boy" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Danny Boy" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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