What key is "Greensleeves" in?

"Greensleeves" by Traditional English Folksong is in the key of E with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Greensleeves" 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 "Greensleeves" 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 "Greensleeves" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Traditional English Folksong can I play here?

Try "Greensleeves", "Greensleeves", "Greensleeves". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

A (Em)las, my (G)love, you (D)do me (Bm)wrong to (Em)cast me (C)off dis (B)cour teous ly.

And (Em)I (D)have (G)loved I (D)you so (Bm)long, de (Em)light ing (B)in your (Em)com pa ny.

(G)Green sleeves was (D)all my (Bm)joy; (Em)Green (C)sleeves was (B)my de light.

(G)Green

sleeves was my (D)heart of (Bm)gold, and (Em)who but my (B)la dy (Em)Green

sleeves?

If (Em)you in (G)tend thus (D)to dis (Bm)dain, it (Em)does the (C)more en (B)rap ture me.

And (Em)e (D)ven (G)so, i (D)still re (Bm)main a (Em)lov er (B)in cap (Em)tiv i ty.

(G)Green

sleeves was (D)all my (Bm)joy;

(Em)Green

(C)sleeves was (B)my de light.

(G)Green

sleeves was my (D)heart of (Bm)gold, and (Em)who but my (B)la dy (Em)Green

sleeves?

A (Em)Green

sleeves?

Greensleeves by Traditional English Folksong

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Greensleeves”

What key is "Greensleeves" in?: "Greensleeves" by Traditional English Folksong is in the key of E with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Greensleeves" 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 "Greensleeves" 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 "Greensleeves" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Traditional English Folksong can I play here?: Try "Greensleeves", "Greensleeves", "Greensleeves". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.