(C11)If you (F)ev er go a (Fma7)cross the (G7)sea to (Gm7)Ire (C7)land,
Then (Gm7)may be (C7)at the clos ing of the (F)day
(C11)You will (F)sit and (Am7)watch the (D7)moon rise ov er (G7)Clad dagh
And a (C7)see the (Bb6)sun go (Gm6)down on (C13)Gal way (F7)Bay.
(C11)Just to (F)hear a gain the (Fma7)rip ple (G7)of the (Gm7)trout (C7)stream,
The (Gm7)wo men (C7)in the mea dows mak ing (F)hay,
(C11)And to (F)sit be (Am7)side a (D7)turf fire in the (G7)cab in
And (C7)watch the (Bb6)bare foot (Gm6)Gos soons (C13)at their (F7)play!
(C11)For the (F)breez es blow ing (Fma7)o’er the (G7)seas from (Gm7)Ire (C7)land
Are (Gm7)per fumed (C7)by the hea ther as they (F)blow,
(C11)And the (F)wo men (Am7)in the (D7)up lands dig ging (G7)pra ties
Speak a (C7)lan guage (Bb6)that the (Gm6)stran gers (C13)do not (F7)know.
(C11)For the (F)stran gers came and (Fma7)tried to (G7)teach us (Gm7)their (C7)way,
They (Gm7)scorned us (C7)just for be ing what we (F)are.
(C11)But they (F)might as (Am7)well go (D7)chas ing af ter (G7)moon beams,
Or (C7)light a (Bb6)pen ny (Gm6)can dle (C13)from a (F7)play!
(C11)For the (F7)star.
(C11)And if (F)there is (Fma7)going to be a (G7)life here (Gm7)af (C7)ter,
And (Gm7)some how I am (C7)sure there’s going to (F)be,
(C11)I will (F)ask the (Am7)Lord to (D7)let me make my (G7)hea ven
in (C7)that dear (Bb6)land a (Gm6)cross the (C13)I rish (F7)sea.
Galway Bay — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Galway Bay" by Arthur Colahan. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 80 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 “Galway Bay”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Galway Bay" by Arthur Colahan in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 80 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 "Galway Bay" 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 "Galway Bay"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Galway Bay", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Galway Bay" 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 "Galway Bay"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Galway Bay"?
- "Galway Bay" was originally performed by Arthur Colahan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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