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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Danny Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 80 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 “Danny Boy”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Danny Boy" 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. "Danny Boy" is in C.
- What key is "Danny Boy" by Frederick Edward Weatherly played in?
- Danny Boy 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 "Danny Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Danny Boy" 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 "Danny Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Danny Boy"?
- "Danny Boy" was originally performed by Frederick Edward Weatherly. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Frederick Edward Weatherly can I play here?
- Try "Danny Boy", "Danny Boy", "Danny Boy". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Danny Boy" 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. "Danny Boy" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "Danny Boy"?
- 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.
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