The Isle Of Innisfree

by Richard Farrelly
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I’ve met some (G)folk who say that I’m a (C)dream er, and (Am7)I’ve no (D7)doubt there’s truth in what they (G)say.

But (D11)sure a (G)bo dy’s (G7)bound to (G7aug)be a (C)dream er when (A7)all the (D7)things he loves are far a (G)way.

And (D11)pre cious (G)things are dreams un to an (C)ex ile, they (Am7)take him (D7)o’er the land a cross the (G)sea,

es (D11)pe cially (G)when it (G7)hap pens (G7aug)he’s an (C)ex ile from (A7)that dear (D7)love ly Isle of In nis (G)free.

And (Am7)when (Bm)the (C)moon light peeps a cross the (G)roof tops of this great (A7)ci ty, wond ’rous tho’ it (D7)be,

I (D11)scarce ly (G)feel its (G7)won der (G7aug)or its (C)laugh ter; I’m (A7)once a (D7)gain back home in In nis (G)free.

I (D11)wan der (G)o’er green hills, thro’ dream y (C)val leys,

(Am7)find a (D7)peace no o ther land could (G)know.

I (D11)hear the (G)birds make (G7)mu sic (G7aug)fit for (C)an gels, and (A7)watch (D7)riv ers laugh ing as they (G)flow.

(D11)then in (G)to a hum ble shack I (C)wan der, my (Am7)dear old (D7)home, and ten der ly be (G)hold

the (D11)folks I (G)love a (G7)round the (G7aug)turf fire (C)ga thered, on (A7)bend ed (D7)knees their ro sa ry is (G)told.

But (Am7)dreams (Bm)don’t (C)last, tho’ dreams are not for (G)got ten, and soon I’m (A7)back to stern re al i (D7)ty.

But (D11)tho’ they (G)paved the (G7)foot ways (G7aug)here with (C)gold dust, I (A7)still would (D7)choose the Isle of

(G)-free.

The Isle Of Innisfree — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "The Isle Of Innisfree" by Richard Farrelly as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 76 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “The Isle Of Innisfree”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Isle Of Innisfree" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 "The Isle Of Innisfree" by Richard Farrelly in?
The backing track is in G at 76 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 "The Isle Of Innisfree" 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 "The Isle Of Innisfree"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Isle Of Innisfree", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Isle Of Innisfree" 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 "The Isle Of Innisfree"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Isle Of Innisfree"?
"The Isle Of Innisfree" was originally performed by Richard Farrelly. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Isle Of Innisfree" 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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