Butcher Boy

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

In Lon don (A)cit y,

where I did (D)dwell,

a butch er (C)boy

I loved right (A)well.

He court ed (Bm)me to my life a (Em)way,

but the now with (A)me grow he an will not (D)stay.

I wish, I (A)wish, y, I wish in (D)vain,

I wish I (C)was

a maid a (A)gain.

A maid a (Bm)gain

to I ne’er will (Em)be

till the cher ries (A)grow

grow on an i vy (D)tree.

I wish my (D)love.”

Butcher Boy by Irish Folksong

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Butcher Boy”

What key is "Butcher Boy" in?
"Butcher Boy" by Irish Folksong is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Butcher Boy" 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 "Butcher Boy" 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 "Butcher Boy" 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", "Boulavogue". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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