Barbara Allen

by Traditional English Ballad
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Lyrics

In Scar let Town, where I was born, there was a fair maid (G)dwell in’, made (F)ev ’ry youth cry (C)well a day!

Her name was (F)Bar (G)b’ra (C)Al len.

’Twas (D)in the mer ry month of May, when green buds they were (A)swell in’, sweet (G)Wil liam on his (D)death bed lay for love of (G)Bar (A)b’ra (D)Al len,

for (CN.C.)love of Bar b’ra Al len.

Barbara Allen by Traditional English Ballad

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 88 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Barbara Allen”

What key is "Barbara Allen" in?
"Barbara Allen" by Traditional English Ballad is in the key of C with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Barbara Allen" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Barbara Allen" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

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