Matty Groves

by English Folksong
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Lyrics

A (Am)hol i day a (G)hol i (Am)day, the first one of the (E)year.

Lord (C)Dar nell’s wife came (G)in to (Em)church, the (Am)gos pel (G)for to (Am)hear.

(Am)hol i day a (G)hol i (Am)day, the first one of the (E)year.

Lord (C)Dar nell’s wife came (G)in to (Em)church, the (Am)gos pel (G)for to (Am)hear.

Matty Groves — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Matty Groves" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 144 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Matty Groves”

Can I play "Matty Groves" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Matty Groves" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Matty Groves" by English Folksong played in?
Matty Groves is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Matty Groves"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Matty Groves" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Matty Groves"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Matty Groves"?
"Matty Groves" was originally performed by English Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Matty Groves"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Matty Groves" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Matty Groves"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Matty Groves" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.