Danny Boy

by Traditional Irish
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Lyrics

Oh, Dan ny Boy,

the pipes, the pipes are call

ing,

from glen to glen

and down the moun tain side.

The sum mer’s gone

and all the ros es fall

ing;

’tis you, ’tis you

must go and I must bide.

But come ye back

when sum mer’s in the mead

ow,

or when the val

ley’s hushed and white with snow.

’Tis I’ll be there

in sun shine or in shad

ow.

Oh, Dan ny Boy, oh Dan ny Boy, I love you so.

And when ye come

and all the flow’rs are dy

ing,

if I am dead,

as dead I well may be,

you’ll come and find

the place where I am ly

ing,

and kneel and say

an A ve there for me.

And I shall hear,

though soft you tread a bove

me,

and all my grave

will warm er, sweet er be;

if you will bend

and tell me that you love

me,

then I shall sleep in peace un til you come to so.

And when ye me.

Danny Boy — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Danny Boy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Danny Boy

Why does "Danny Boy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Danny Boy".
What key is "Danny Boy" by Traditional Irish 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 88 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 Traditional Irish. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional Irish can I play here?
Try "Danny Boy". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Danny Boy"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Danny Boy".
Can I see all the notes in "Danny Boy"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 88 BPM.

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