Leaving Of Liverpool

by Irish Sea Shanty
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Lyrics

Fare well

a to you, my (F)own true (C)love; I am (Em)go

ing (Am)far a (Dm)way.

I am (C)bound

for Cal i (F)for ni of (C)a, but I know that I’ll re (G)turn

some (C)day.

So (G)fare

thee well, my (F)own

true (C)love, and when I re turn, u (Em)nit ed we will (D7)be.

It’s not the (C)leav ing of Liv er pool that (F)grieves

(C)me, but, my dar ling, when I (G)think

of (C)thee.

I have shipped

a on Yan kee (F)sail ing (C)ship; Da vy (Em)Crock

ett (Am)is her (Dm)name.

And I (C)Bur

gess is the (F)cap tain of (C)her, and they say she is a (G)float

ing (C)hell.

So (G)fare

thee well, my (F)own

true (C)love, and when I re turn, u (Em)nit ed we will (D7)be.

It’s not the (C)leav ing of Liv er pool that (F)grieves

(C)me, but, my dar ling, when I (G)think

of (C)thee.

Oh, the

Leaving Of Liverpool β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Leaving Of Liverpool" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 136 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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Where are the chord symbols for "Leaving Of Liverpool" 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. "Leaving Of Liverpool" is in C.
What key is "Leaving Of Liverpool" by Irish Sea Shanty played in?
Leaving Of Liverpool is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Leaving Of Liverpool"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Leaving Of Liverpool" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Leaving Of Liverpool"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Leaving Of Liverpool"?
"Leaving Of Liverpool" was originally performed by Irish Sea Shanty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Does "Leaving Of Liverpool" 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. "Leaving Of Liverpool" is in the key of C at 136 BPM.
What chords are in "Leaving Of Liverpool"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.