Down By The Sally Gardens

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

Down by the (A)sal ley (G)gar

(D)dens my (G)love and (A)I did (D)meet.

She passed the (A)sal ley (G)gar

(D)dens with (G)lit tle (A)snow white (D)feet.

(A)She (Bm)bid me take love (F#m)eas

y, as the (Bm)leaves grow (A)on the (D)tree.

But I, be ing (A)young and (G)fool

(D)ish, with (G)her did (A)not a (D)gree.

In a field the (A)by the (G)riv

(D)er my (G)love and (A)I did (D)stand.

And lean ing (A)on my (G)shoul

(D)der she (G)laid her (A)snow white (D)hand.

(A)She (Bm)bid me take life (F#m)eas

y, as the (Bm)grass grows (A)on the (D)weirs.

But I was ing (A)young and (G)fool

(D)ish, and (G)her did (A)not a (D)gree.

In a (A)now am full of (D)tears.

Down By The Sally Gardens — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Down By The Sally Gardens" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 84 BPM.

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About “Down By The Sally Gardens”

Can I play "Down By The Sally Gardens" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Down By The Sally Gardens" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Down By The Sally Gardens" by Irish Folksong played in?
Down By The Sally Gardens is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Down By The Sally Gardens"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Down By The Sally Gardens" 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 Sally Gardens"?
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Who composed "Down By The Sally Gardens"?
"Down By The Sally Gardens" was originally performed by Irish Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Down By The Sally Gardens"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Down By The Sally Gardens" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Down By The Sally Gardens"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Down By The Sally Gardens" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.