What key is "Boulavogue" in?

"Boulavogue" by Irish Folksong is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 198 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Boulavogue" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Boulavogue" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Boulavogue" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?

Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Brennan On The Moor". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

At Bou e la vogue as the (Bb)sun was set ting o’er the (F)bright May mead ows of (Gm)Shel ma (Bb)lier, a the (F)reb el (Gm)hand set the (F)heath er (Bb)blaz ing and the (F)brought the neigh bors from (C)far and (F)near.

Then Fa ther Mur phy from (Bb)old Kil cor mack spurred (F)up the rocks with a (Bb)warn ing cry: “Arm, (F)arm,” he (Gm)cried, phy “for I’ve (F)come to (Bb)lead you.

For an (F)Ire land’s free dom we (C)fight or (F)die.”

He led e us on ’gainst the (Bb)com ing sol diers, and the (F)cow’rd ly Yeo men were (Gm)put to (Bb)flight.

’Twas the (F)at the (Gm)Bar row the (F)boys of (Bb)Wex ford showed the (F)Book ey’s reg i how (C)men could (F)fight.

Look out for hire lings, King (Bb)George of Eng land.

Search (F)ev ’ry king dom where (Bb)breathes a slave, for (F)Fa ther (Gm)Mur phy from the (F)Coun ty (Bb)Wex ford sweeps an (F)o’er the land ed a (C)might y (F)wave.

We (C)green a (F)gain.

Boulavogue by Irish Folksong

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 198 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Boulavogue”

What key is "Boulavogue" in?: "Boulavogue" by Irish Folksong is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 198 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Boulavogue" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Boulavogue" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Boulavogue" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?: Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Brennan On The Moor". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.