What key is "Nancy Mulligan" in?

"Nancy Mulligan" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of G with a tempo of 103 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Nancy Mulligan" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Nancy Mulligan" 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.

What chords are used in "Nancy Mulligan"?

This arrangement of "Nancy Mulligan" uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Nancy Mulligan" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?

Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Hey!

(Em)I was twen ty four years (C)old when I (D)met the wom an I would (Em)call my own.

Twen ty two grand kids, now (C)grow ing (G)old in that (C)house that your (D)broth er (Em)bought you.

On the (Em)sum mer day that I pro (C)posed, I (D)made that wed ding ring from (Em)den tist gold.

And I asked her fa ther, but her (C)dad dy said, (G)“No, (C)you can’t (D)mar ry my (Em)daugh ter.” (G)She and I went (C)on the (G)run, (D)don’t care a bout re (C)li gi (G)on.

(G)I’m gon na mar ry the (C)wom an I (G)love (C)down by the (D)Wex ford (Em)bor der.

(G)She was Nan cy (C)Mul li (G)gan, (D)I was Wil liam (C)Shee (G)ran.

She (G)took my name and then (C)we were (G)one, (C)down by the (D)Wex ford (Em)bor der.

Well, I met her at Guy’s in the Sec ond World (C)War and (D)she was work ing on a (Em)sol diers’ ward.

Nev er had I seen such (C)beau ty be (G)fore, the (C)mo ment (D)that I (Em)saw her.

Nan cy was my yel low (C)rose and (D)we got mar ried wear ing (Em)bor rowed clothes.

We got eight chil dren, now (C)grow ing (G)old; (C)five sons (D)and three (Em)daugh ters.

(C)down by the (D)Wex ford (Em)bor der.

From her (Em)snow white streak in her jet black (C)hair, o ver (D)six ty years, I’ve been (Em)lov ing her.

Now we’re sat by the fi re in our (C)old arm (G)chairs.

You know, (C)Nan cy, (D)I a (Em)dore you.

From a farm boy born near Bel fast (C)town, (D)I nev er wor ried ’bout the (Em)king and crown ’cause I found my heart up on the (C)south ern (G)ground.

There’s no (C)dif f’rence, (D)I as (Em)sure you.

(G)She and I went (C)on the (G)run, (D)don’t care a bout re (C)li gi (G)on.

(G)I’m gon na mar ry the (C)wom an I (G)love (C)down by the (D)Wex ford (Em)bor der.

(G)She was Nan cy (C)Mul li (G)gan, (D)I was Wil liam (C)Shee (G)ran.

She (G)took my name and then (C)we were (G)one, (C)down by the (D)Wex ford (Em)bor der.

Nancy Mulligan by Ed Sheeran

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 103 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Nancy Mulligan”

What key is "Nancy Mulligan" in?: "Nancy Mulligan" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of G with a tempo of 103 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Nancy Mulligan" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Nancy Mulligan" 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.
What chords are used in "Nancy Mulligan"?: This arrangement of "Nancy Mulligan" uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Nancy Mulligan" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?: Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.