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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Carrick Fergus" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 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 “Carrick Fergus”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Carrick Fergus" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Carrick Fergus" is in C.
- 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"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- 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.
- Does "Carrick Fergus" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Carrick Fergus" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Carrick Fergus"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.