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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Girl I Left Behind Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Girl I Left Behind Me" 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. "Girl I Left Behind Me" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Girl I Left Behind Me" 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. "Girl I Left Behind Me" is in the key of Bb at 200 BPM.
- What chords are in "Girl I Left Behind Me"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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