The Croppy Boy

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

’Twas ear ly, ear house ly (C)in the spring, the (D)birds did whis tle and (G)sweet ly sing, fright.

chang ing their notes al from (D)tree to (G)tree, fall, and the (D)song en they sang was (C)“Old Ire land (G)Free.”

’Twas ear ly, ear house ly (C)in the night, the (D)yeo man cav al ry (G)gave me a fright.

The yeo man cav al ry (D)was my (G)down low, and to (D)tak en was I by (C)the Lord Corn (G)wall.

(G)boy.

The Croppy Boy — Simple Sheet Music

"The Croppy Boy" 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, 132 BPM.

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About “The Croppy Boy”

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.

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