Girl I Left Behind Me

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

I’m (F)lone some since I crossed the hill, and o’er the moor and val ley.

Such heav y thoughts my (Bb)heart do fill since (C)part ing with my (F)Sal ly.

I seek no (C7)more the (F)fine and gay, for each does (C7)but re (F)mind (C7)me how (F)swift the hours did (Bb)pass a way with the (C)girl I left be (F)hind me.

Oh, (F)ne’er shall I for get the night the stars were bright a bove me, and gen tly lent their (Bb)sil v’ry light when (C)first she vowed she (F)loved me.

But now I’m (C7)bound to (F)Brigh ton Camp, kind heav’n may (C7)fa vor (F)find (C7)me, and (F)send me safe ly (Bb)back a gain to the (C)girl I left be (F)hind me.

Oh, (F)hind me.

Girl I Left Behind Me by Irish Folksong

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Girl I Left Behind Me”

What key is "Girl I Left Behind Me" in?
"Girl I Left Behind Me" by Irish Folksong is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Girl I Left Behind Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Girl I Left Behind Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Girl I Left Behind Me" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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