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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Carrick Fergus" 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 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”

Can I learn "Carrick Fergus" 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 "Carrick Fergus" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Carrick Fergus"?
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 "Carrick Fergus" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Carrick Fergus"?
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. "Carrick Fergus" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.