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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Croppy Boy" by Irish Folksong 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, 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”
- Can I learn "The Croppy Boy" 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 "The Croppy Boy" with hands-separate practice in G at 132 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Croppy Boy"?
- 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 Croppy Boy" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Croppy Boy"?
- 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 Croppy Boy" is in the key of G at 132 BPM.