Cliffs Of Doneen

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

You may (D)trav el far, (G)far from your (C)own na tive (D)home.

Far a (G)way o’er the moun tains, far a (D)way o’er the (Em)foam.

But of (G)all the fine plac es that (D)I’ve ev er been,

sure there’s (G)none to com pare with the (C)cliffs of Don (D)een.

It’s a (D)nice place to (G)be on a (C)fine sum mer’s (D)day.

Watch ing (G)all the wild flow ers that the (D)ne’er do de (Em)cay.

Oh, the (G)hares and the pheas ants are (D)plain to be seen,

mak ing (G)homes for their young ’round the (C)cliffs of Don (D)een.

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Cliffs Of Doneen — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Cliffs Of Doneen" 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 G, 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 “Cliffs Of Doneen”

Can I learn "Cliffs Of Doneen" 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 "Cliffs Of Doneen" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
What key is "Cliffs Of Doneen" by Irish Folksong played in?
Cliffs Of Doneen is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cliffs Of Doneen"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cliffs Of Doneen" 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 "Cliffs Of Doneen"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cliffs Of Doneen"?
"Cliffs Of Doneen" 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 "Cliffs Of Doneen"?
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 "Cliffs Of Doneen" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Cliffs Of Doneen"?
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. "Cliffs Of Doneen" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.