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 โ€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Down By The Sally Gardens" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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Where are the chord symbols for "Down By The Sally Gardens" 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. "Down By The Sally Gardens" is in D.
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 โ€” 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"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
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.
Does "Down By The Sally Gardens" 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. "Down By The Sally Gardens" is in the key of D at 84 BPM.
What chords are in "Down By The Sally Gardens"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.