Danny Boy

by Frederick Edward Weatherly
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Danny Boy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Danny Boy"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Danny Boy". Key of C, 88 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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