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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Down By The Old Mill Stream" 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 Bb, 144 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 “Down By The Old Mill Stream”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Down By The Old Mill Stream"?
- 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 "Down By The Old Mill Stream" by Tell Taylor played in?
- Down By The Old Mill Stream is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Down By The Old Mill Stream"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Down By The Old Mill Stream" 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 "Down By The Old Mill Stream"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Down By The Old Mill Stream"?
- "Down By The Old Mill Stream" was originally performed by Tell Taylor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 "Down By The Old Mill Stream". Key of Bb, 144 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.