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
my life a (Em)way,
but the now with (A)me
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
I ne’er will (Em)be
till the cher ries (A)grow
on an i vy (D)tree.
I wish my (D)love.”
Butcher Boy by Irish Folksong
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗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.