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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Girl I Left Behind Me" 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 Bb, 200 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 “Girl I Left Behind Me”
- Can I play "Girl I Left Behind Me" 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 "Girl I Left Behind Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Girl I Left Behind Me" by Irish Folksong played in?
- Girl I Left Behind Me is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Girl I Left Behind Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Girl I Left Behind Me" 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 "Girl I Left Behind Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Girl I Left Behind Me"?
- "Girl I Left Behind Me" 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Girl I Left Behind Me"?
- 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. "Girl I Left Behind Me" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Girl I Left Behind Me"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Girl I Left Behind Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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