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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Croppy Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 132 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Croppy Boy”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Croppy Boy" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Croppy Boy" is in G.
- What key is "The Croppy Boy" by Irish Folksong played in?
- The Croppy Boy 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 Croppy Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Croppy Boy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Croppy Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Croppy Boy"?
- "The Croppy Boy" was originally performed by Irish Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
- Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Croppy Boy" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Croppy Boy" is in the key of G at 132 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Croppy Boy"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.