The Ash Grove

by Traditional
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Lyrics

The (G)ash grove, how grace ful, how (Am)plain ly ’tis (D7)speak ing; the (G)harp through it (C)play ing has (G)lan guage (D7)for (G)me.

When ev er the light through its (Am)branch es is (D7)break ing, a (G)host of kind (C)fac es is (G)gaz ing (D7)on (G)me.

The (G)friends of my child (C)hood (G)a (D7)gain are be fore (G)me; (D7)each (Em)step wakes a mem ’ry as (D)free ly (A7)I (D)roam.

With (G)soft whis pers la den, its (Am)leaves rus tle (D7)o’er me.

The (G)ash grove, the (C)ash grove a (G)lone is (D7)my (G)home.

My (G)lips smile no more, my heart (Am)los es its (D7)light ness; no (G)dream of the (C)fu ture my (G)spir it (D7)can (G)cheer.

I on ly would brood on the (Am)past and its (D7)bright ness.

The (G)dead I have (C)mourned are a (G)gain liv (D7)ing (G)here.

From (G)ev ’ry dark nook (C)they (G)press (D7)for ward to meet (G)me.

(D7)I (Em)lift up my eyes to the (D)broad leaf (A7)y (D)dome,

and (G)oth ers are there look ing (Am)down ward to (D7)greet me.

The (G)ash grove, the (C)ash grove a (G)lone is (D7)my (G)home.

My (G)home.

The Ash Grove β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Ash Grove" by Traditional in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About β€œThe Ash Grove”

Can I learn "The Ash Grove" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 "The Ash Grove" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
What key is "The Ash Grove" by Traditional played in?
The Ash Grove 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 "The Ash Grove"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Ash Grove" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Ash Grove"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Ash Grove"?
"The Ash Grove" 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Ash Grove"?
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 "The Ash Grove" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Ash Grove"?
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. "The Ash Grove" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.