Danny Boy

by Frederick Edward Weatherly
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Danny Boy

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Frederick Edward Weatherly69 BPM
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Lyrics

Oh, Dan ny (C)Boy, the pipes, the (C7)pipes are (F)call ing from (Fm)glen to (C)glen and down the (Am6)moun tain (Fm6)side.

The sum mer’s (C)gone and all the (C7)ros es (F)fall ing.

It’s (Fm)you, it’s (C)you must go and (G7)I must (C)bide.

But come ye (C)back when (F6)sum mer’s (G)in the (Am7)mead ow, or (Dm)when (E7)the (Am)val ley’s (F6)hushed and (Em6)white with (D7)snow.

’Tis I’ll be (C)there (C7)in (F)sun shine (F#)or in (C)shad (Am)ow; oh, (Fm6)Dan ny (C)Boy, oh, (Am7)Dan ny (F)Boy, I (G)love you (C)so.

But if ye (C)come, when all the (C7)flow’rs are (F)dy ing, and (Fm)I am (C)dead, as dead I (Am6)well may (Fm6)be,

ye’ll come and (C)find the place where (C7)I am (F)ly ing, and (Fm)kneel and (C)say an A ve (G7)there for (C)me.

And I shall (C)hear, though (F6)soft your (G)tread a (Am7)bove me, and (Dm)all (E7)my (Am)dreams will (F6)warm and (Em6)sweet er (D7)be.

If you will (C)fail (C7)to (F)tell me (F#)that you (C)love (Am)me, then (Fm6)I shall (C)sleep in (Am7)peace un (F)til you (G)come to (C)so.

But if ye (C)me.

Danny Boy by Frederick Edward Weatherly

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Danny Boy”

What key is "Danny Boy" in?
"Danny Boy" by Frederick Edward Weatherly is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Danny Boy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Danny Boy" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Danny Boy" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Frederick Edward Weatherly can I play here?
Try "Danny Boy", "Danny Boy", "Danny Boy". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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