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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Carrick Fergus" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Carrick Fergus"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Carrick Fergus". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.