What key is "Loch Lomond" in?

"Loch Lomond" by Scottish Folksong is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Loch Lomond" 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 "Loch Lomond" 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 "Loch Lomond" on piano?

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

Lyrics

By (D)yon bon nie banks and by (G)yon bon nie braes, where the (Bm)sun shines the bright on Loch (D)Lo mond, where (G)me and my (D)true love were (Em)ev er want to (G)gae (A)on the (D)bon nie, bon nie (G)banks o’ Loch (A7)Lo (D)mond.

Oh, (D)ye’ll take the high road and (G)I’ll take the (D)low road, and I’ll be in (Bm)Scot land a (G)fore

(D)ye.

But (G)me an’ my (D)true love will (Em)nev er meet a (G)gain (A)on the (D)bon nie, bon nie (G)banks o’ Loch (A7)Lo

(D)mond.

’Twas (D)there that we part ed in (G)yon shad y glen on the (Bm)steep, steep the side o’ Ben (D)Lo

mond, where (G)in pur ple (D)hue the sees (Em)High land hills we (G)view, (A)and the (D)morn nie, shines nae (G)out frae the (A7)gloam

(D)ing.

Oh, (D)ye’ll take the high road and (G)I’ll take the (D)low road, and I’ll be in (Bm)Scot land a (G)fore

(D)ye.

But (G)me an’ my (D)true love will (Em)nev er meet a (G)gain (A)on the (D)bon nie, bon nie (G)banks o’ Loch (A7)Lo

(D)mond.

The (A7)Lo

(D)mond.

Loch Lomond by Scottish Folksong

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Loch Lomond”

What key is "Loch Lomond" in?: "Loch Lomond" by Scottish Folksong is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Loch Lomond" 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 "Loch Lomond" 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 "Loch Lomond" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.