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Oh Dan ny (C)boy,
the pipes, the (C7)pipes are (F)call ing
from glen to glen
and (Am7)down the (C)mount ain side.
(G7)The sum mer’s gone
and all the (C7)flow ers (F)dy ing.
’Tis you, ’tis (C)you
(Am7)must (Dm7)go and I
must (Csus4)bide.
But (G7)come ye back
when (F)sum mer’s
in (C)the mead ow,
or when the val
ley’s hushed and white
with snow.
’Tis I’ll be (C)here
in (F)sun shine
or in (C)sha
dow.
Oh Dan ny (C)boy, oh Dan
ny (Dm7)boy, I love you so.
But when ye (C)come
in all
(C7)ro ses (F)fall
and I am dead,
as (Am7)dead I (C)well may be,
(G7)go out and find
the place where (C7)I am (F)ly ing,
and kneel and (C)say
(Am7)an (Dm7)“A ve” there
for (Csus4)me.
And (G7)I will hear
the (F)soft, sure
tread (C)a bove me,
and then my grave
will more than sweet
er be.
For you shall (C)bend
and (F)tell me
that you (C)love
me.
and I will (C)boy, oh Dan
ny (Dm7)boy, I love you so.
But when ye (C)sleep in peace
un (Dm7)til you come
to (G7sus4)me.
Danny Boy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Danny Boy" by Eva Cassidy: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 78 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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”
- Can I sing "Danny Boy" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Danny Boy" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Danny Boy" by Eva Cassidy in?
- The backing track is in C at 78 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 Eva Cassidy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Eva Cassidy are available?
- Other accompaniments by Eva Cassidy: "Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)", "Drowning In The Sea Of Love", "Fields Of Gold". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Danny Boy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Danny Boy" by Eva Cassidy. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Danny Boy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Danny Boy" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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