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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Down By The Sally Gardens" 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 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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About “Down By The Sally Gardens”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Down By The Sally Gardens"?
- 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 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"?
- Yes — 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.
- 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 Sally Gardens". Key of D, 84 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.