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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Galway Girl" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 171 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 “Galway Girl”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Galway Girl" 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. "Galway Girl" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Galway Girl" 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. "Galway Girl" is in the key of D at 171 BPM.
- What chords are in "Galway Girl"?
- 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.