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Bob by Shaf to’s gone to sea, sil ver buck les on his knee.
He’ll come back and mar ry me, bon ny Bob by Shaf to.
Bob by Shaf to’s bright and fair, comb ing down his yel low hair.
He’s my own for ev er more, bon ny Bob by Shaf to.
Bob by Shaf to’s gone to sea, sil ver buck les on his knee.
He’ll come back and mar ry me, bon ny Bob by Shaf to.
Bobby Shafto — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Bobby Shafto" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 84 BPM.
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About “Bobby Shafto”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Bobby Shafto" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bobby Shafto" is in C.
- What key is "Bobby Shafto" by Traditional Nursery Rhyme played in?
- Bobby Shafto is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bobby Shafto"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bobby Shafto" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bobby Shafto"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bobby Shafto"?
- "Bobby Shafto" was originally performed by Traditional Nursery Rhyme. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional Nursery Rhyme can I play here?
- Try "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush", "Hot Cross Buns", "Old MacDonald Had A Farm". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Bobby Shafto" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bobby Shafto" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "Bobby Shafto"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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