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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Nancy Mulligan" 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 G, 103 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Nancy Mulligan”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Nancy Mulligan"?
- 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 "Nancy Mulligan" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Nancy Mulligan is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nancy Mulligan"?
- The arrangement plays at 103 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nancy Mulligan" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Nancy Mulligan"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Nancy Mulligan"?
- "Nancy Mulligan" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Nancy Mulligan"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
- Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". 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 "Nancy Mulligan". Key of G, 103 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.