My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean

by Traditional
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Lyrics

My (C)Bon nie lies (F)o ver the (C)o cean,

my Bon nie lies (D7)o ver the (G7)sea.

My (C)Bon nie lies (F)o ver the (C)o cean.

Oh, (D7)bring back my (G7)Bon nie to (C)me.

(C)Bring back, (F)bring (D7)back, oh, (G7)bring back my Bon nie to (C)me, (G)to (C)me!

Bring back, (F)bring (D7)back, oh, (G7)bring back my Bon nie to (C)me!

Oh, (C)blow ye winds (F)o ver the (C)o cean,

and blow ye winds (D7)o ver the (G7)sea.

Oh, (C)blow ye winds (F)o ver the (C)o cean,

and (D7)bring back my (G7)Bon nie to (C)me.

(C)Bring back, (F)bring (D7)back, oh, (G7)bring back my Bon nie to (C)me, (G)to (C)me!

Bring back, (F)bring (D7)back, oh, (G7)bring back my Bon nie to (C)me!

Oh,

My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean" 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 C, 186 BPM.

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

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About “My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean”

Can I play "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean" 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 "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean" by Traditional played in?
My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean 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 "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean"?
The arrangement plays at 186 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean"?
"My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean"?
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. "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.