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 the (C7)ro ses (F)fall ing
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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Danny Boy" by Eva Cassidy: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Danny Boy”
- 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.
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