Lyrics
Down by the (F)old
(Abdim)mill
(Gm7)stream
where I (Gm)first
(C7)met
(F)you,
with your eyes
(Am)of
(Bb)blue,
dressed in (C7)ging
(C)ham,
(F)too.
It was there
(Abdim)I
(Gm7)knew
that you loved
(C#dim)me
(Dm)true.
You were six (Db)teen,
my vil lage (F)queen,
by the (Gm7)old
(C7)mill
(F)stream.
Down By The Old Mill Stream by Tell Taylor
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Down By The Old Mill Stream”
- What key is "Down By The Old Mill Stream" in?
- "Down By The Old Mill Stream" by Tell Taylor is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Down By The Old Mill Stream" 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 "Down By The Old Mill Stream" 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 "Down By The Old Mill Stream" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.