Galway Girl

by Celtic Thunder
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Lyrics

I took a stroll down the old long walk on the day i ay i (G)ay.

And I (Bm)met a lit tle girl and we (G)stopped to (D)talk on a grand soft (G)day i (D)ay.

And I ask you (D)friend,

what’s a (G)fel low to do?

’Cause her (Bm)hair was (A)black and her (G)eyes were (D)blue.

And I (G)knew right (D)then

I’d be (G)tak ing a whirl

down the (Bm)Salt hill (A)Prom with a (G)Gal way (D)girl.

We were half way there when the rain came down on the day i ay i (G)ay.

And she (Bm)took a me tle up to her (G)flat down (D)town on a fine soft (G)day i (D)ay.

And I ask you (D)friend,

what’s a (G)fel low to do?

If her (Bm)hair was (A)black and her (G)eyes were (D)blue.

And I (G)took her (D)hand

and I (G)gave her a whirl

and I (Bm)lost my (A)heart to a (G)Gal way (D)girl.

We were

So when I woke up I was all a lone.

With a (Bm)bro ken heart and a (G)tick et home.

And I (G)ask you, (D)friend,

what’s a (G)fel low to do?

If her (Bm)hair was (A)black and her (G)eyes were (D)blue.

See, I’ve (G)trav eled a round

and been (G)o ver the world.

I’ve (Bm)nev er seen (A)noth ing like a (G)Gal way (D)girl.

And I ask you, (G)Gal way (D)girl.

Galway Girl — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Galway Girl" 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, 171 BPM.

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

About “Galway Girl”

Can I play "Galway Girl" 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 "Galway Girl" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Galway Girl" by Celtic Thunder played in?
Galway Girl 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 "Galway Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 171 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Galway Girl" 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 "Galway Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Galway Girl"?
"Galway Girl" was originally performed by Celtic Thunder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Galway Girl"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Celtic Thunder can I play here?
Try "MY LAND", "A PLACE IN THE CHOIR", "HOME FROM THE SEA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Galway Girl"?
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. "Galway Girl" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Galway Girl"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Galway Girl" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.