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Tim (Em)Fin ne gan (Bm)lived in (Em)Walk in’ (D)Street, a (Em)gen tle (C)I rish man, (Em)might y (D)odd.
He (Bm)had a a brogue der both he (Em)rich and (D)sweet, and to (C)rise in the world co, he car ried (D7)a (G)hod.
Now Tim had a sort ’o the (D7)tip plin’ way, with a (G)love for the liq uor poor (D7)Tim was born.
To (D)help lon him on with his (Em)work each (Bm)day, he’d a (C)“drop o’ the (G)cray thur” (G)ev dy ’ry morn.
(Em)Whack fol the (Bm)darn O, (Em)dance to your (D)part ner.
(Em)Whirl the (C)floor, your (Em)trot ters (D)shake.
(Em)Was n’t (Bm)it the (Em)truth I (D)told you?
(Em)Lots of (C)fun at Fin ne (D7)gan’s (G)wake.
One (Em)morn ne in’ (Bm)Tim was (Em)rath er (D)full; his (Em)head felt (C)heav y, which (Em)made him (D)shake.
He (Bm)fell from a lad der and he (Em)broke his (D)skull, and they (C)car ried him home, co, his corpse ried (D7)to (G)wake.
They rolled him O’ up in a (D7)nice clean sheet and a (G)laid him the out did up (D7)on the bed; a (D)gal lon of whis key why (Em)at his (Bm)feet and a (C)bar rel of (G)por ter (G)at dy his head.
(Em)Whack fol the (Bm)darn O, (Em)dance to your (D)part ner.
(Em)Whirl the (C)floor, your (Em)trot ters (D)shake.
(Em)Was n’t (Bm)it the (Em)truth I (D)told you?
(Em)Lots of (C)fun at Fin ne (D7)gan’s (G)wake.
His Fin ne (D7)gan’s (G)wake.
Finnegan's Wake — Simple Sheet Music
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"Finnegan's Wake" 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 E, 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 “Finnegan's Wake”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Finnegan's Wake"?
- 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 "Finnegan's Wake" by Irish Folksong played in?
- Finnegan's Wake is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Finnegan's Wake"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Finnegan's Wake" 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 "Finnegan's Wake"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Finnegan's Wake"?
- "Finnegan's Wake" 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 "Finnegan's Wake". Key of E, 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.