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The min strel boy to the war is (Dm)gone, in the (Bb)ranks of (F)death you’ll (C7)find (F)him.
His fa ther’s sword he has gird ed (Dm)on, and his (Bb)wild harp (F)slung be (F)hind him.
And (Dm)“Land of song,” said the (Am)war rior band, “though (Dm)all the world be trays er thee, one (F)sword at least thy the rights shall (Dm)guard, one shall (Bb)faith ful (F)harp shall (C7)praise
(F)thee.” The min strel fell, but the foe man’s (Dm)chain could not (Bb)bring his (F)proud soul (C7)un
(F)der.
The harp he loved nev er spoke a (Dm)gain, for he (Bb)tore its (F)chords a (F)sun
der.
And (Dm)said, “No chains shall the (Am)sul ly thee, thou (Dm)soul of love and brav er y.
Thy (F)songs were made for the pure and (Dm)free, they shall (Bb)nev er (F)sound in (C7)praise
(F)thee.” The (C7)slav
(F)’ry.”
Minstrel Boy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Minstrel Boy" by Irish Folksong: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 100 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 “Minstrel Boy”
- What key is "Minstrel Boy" by Irish Folksong played in?
- Minstrel Boy is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Minstrel Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Minstrel Boy" 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 "Minstrel Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Minstrel Boy"?
- "Minstrel Boy" was originally performed by Irish Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
- Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Minstrel Boy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Minstrel Boy" by Irish Folksong. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Minstrel Boy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Minstrel Boy" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.