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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean" in simplified sheet music format — 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, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean"?
- 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 — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean". Key of C, 186 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 — 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.