What key is "Carrick Fergus" in?

"Carrick Fergus" by Irish Folksong is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Carrick Fergus" 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 "Carrick Fergus" 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 "Carrick Fergus" 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.

Lyrics

I wish I (F)was ny

in Car rick (C)fer gus,

on ly for (Dm)nights

in Bal ly (C)grant.

I (C)would swim (F)o ver

the would deep est (C)o cean,

on ly for (Dm)nights more

now in I Bal ly (C)grant.

But the (G)sea is (Am)wide

and I can’t swim (G)o so ver,

nor have some (C)I er

the wings to (Gsus)fly.

If I could (F)find me

a hand some (C)boats man

to fer ry me (Dm)o ver

to my love and (C)die.

Now (C)in Kil (F)ken ny

it is re (C)port ed,

they’ve mar ble (Dm)stones

as black as (C)ink.

With (C)gold and (F)sil ver

I would trans port (C)her, cean,

but I’ll sing (Dm)no more

now ’til I get a (C)drink.

I’m the (G)drunk to (Am)day,

but then I’m sel (G)dom so ber,

a hand some (C)rov er

from town to (Gsus)town.

Ah, but I’m (F)sick now,

my days are (C)o ver.

Come all ye young (Dm)lads, ver

and my lay me (C)die.

Now (C)in Kil (C)down.

Carrick Fergus by Irish Folksong

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Carrick Fergus”

What key is "Carrick Fergus" in?: "Carrick Fergus" by Irish Folksong is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Carrick Fergus" 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 "Carrick Fergus" 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 "Carrick Fergus" 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.

Easy150 BPM

Carrick Fergus by Irish Folksong

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