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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Butcher Boy" by Irish Folksong in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Butcher Boy" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Butcher Boy" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Butcher Boy"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Butcher Boy" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Butcher Boy"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Butcher Boy" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.