Nancy Mulligan

by Ed Sheeran
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of Nancy Mulligan

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

Hey!

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

28 people have learned this song

Watch "Nancy Mulligan" by Ed Sheeran in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Nancy Mulligan”

Can I learn "Nancy Mulligan" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Nancy Mulligan" with hands-separate practice in G at 103 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Nancy Mulligan"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Nancy Mulligan" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Nancy Mulligan"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Nancy Mulligan" is in the key of G at 103 BPM.