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Oh, Dan ny (C)Boy,
the pipes, the (C7)pipes are (F)call
ing,
from (G7)glen to (C)glen
and down the (D7)moun tain (Dm7)side.
The sum mer’s (C)gone
and (C7)all the ros es (F)fall
ing;
’tis (Fm)you, ’tis (C)you
must (G7)go and I must (C)bide.
But (G7)come ye (C)back
when (F)sum mer’s (C)in the mead
ow,
or (G7)when the (C)val
ley’s (Fmaj7)hushed and (Em7)white with (D7)snow.
’Tis (G7)I’ll be (C)there
in (F)sun shine or in (Em)shad
(Am)ow.
Oh, Dan ny (Am7)Boy, oh Dan ny (D7)Boy, I (G7)love you (C)so.
And when ye (C)come
and all the (C7)flow’rs are (F)dy
ing,
if (G7)I am (C)dead,
as dead I (D7)well may (Dm7)be,
you’ll come and (C)find
the (C7)place where I am (F)ly
ing,
and (Fm)kneel and (C)say
an (G7)A ve there for (C)me.
And (G7)I shall (C)hear,
though (F)soft you (C)tread a bove
me,
and (G7)all my (C)grave
will (Fmaj7)warm er, (Em7)sweet er (D7)be;
if (G7)you will (C)bend
and (F)tell me that you (Em)love
(Am)me,
then I shall (Am7)sleep in peace un (D7)til you (G7)come to (C)so.
And when 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, 88 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 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 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 88 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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