Lyrics
’Twas ear ly, ear
ly (C)in the spring, the (D)birds did whis tle and (G)sweet ly sing,
chang ing their notes al from (D)tree to (G)tree,
and the (D)song en they sang was (C)“Old Ire land (G)Free.”
’Twas ear ly, ear
ly (C)in the night, the (D)yeo man cav al ry (G)gave me a
The yeo man cav al ry (D)was my (G)down
and to (D)tak en was I by (C)the Lord Corn (G)wall.
(G)boy.
The Croppy Boy by Irish Folksong
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “The Croppy Boy”
- What key is "The Croppy Boy" in?
- "The Croppy Boy" by Irish Folksong is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Croppy Boy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Croppy Boy" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "The Croppy Boy" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
- Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.