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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
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Butcher Boy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Butcher Boy”
- Why does "Butcher Boy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Butcher Boy".
- What key is "Butcher Boy" by Irish Folksong played in?
- Butcher Boy is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Butcher Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Butcher Boy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Butcher Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Butcher Boy"?
- "Butcher Boy" was originally performed by Irish Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
- Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Butcher Boy"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Butcher Boy".
- Can I see all the notes in "Butcher Boy"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.