Carrick Fergus

by Irish Folksong
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Carrick Fergus" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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About “Carrick Fergus”

Can I play "Carrick Fergus" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Carrick Fergus" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Carrick Fergus" by Irish Folksong played in?
Carrick Fergus is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Carrick Fergus"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Carrick Fergus" 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 "Carrick Fergus"?
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Who composed "Carrick Fergus"?
"Carrick Fergus" 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 a complete beginner play "Carrick Fergus"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Carrick Fergus" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Carrick Fergus"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Carrick Fergus" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.