The Isle Of Innisfree

by Richard Farrelly
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Isle Of Innisfree" by Richard Farrelly: 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 G, 76 BPM.

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”

Can I sing "The Isle Of Innisfree" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Isle Of Innisfree" 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 G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Isle Of Innisfree" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Isle Of Innisfree" by Richard Farrelly. 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 "The Isle Of Innisfree" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "The Isle Of Innisfree" 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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