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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Leaving Of Liverpool" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 136 BPM.

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

About β€œLeaving Of Liverpool”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Leaving Of Liverpool"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Leaving Of Liverpool". Key of C, 136 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.