Is this real sheet music for "The Dutchman"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Dutchman".

Can I see all the notes in "The Dutchman"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 152 BPM.

The Dutchman — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The Dutchman" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 152 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

The (F)Dutch man’s (F6)not the kind (Fmaj7)of man to (F)keep his thumb jammed (Fmaj7)in the dam (F6)love that holds his dreams in, but there’s a se cret on ly Mar g’ret knows. When (F)Am ster dam is (F6)gold en nals in the (F)morn ing, (F6)Mar g’ret (Fmaj7)brings him (F6)break fast, and she be lieves love him: he thinks the tu lips bloom be neath the snow. He’s the mad as (Gm)he can be, but (C7)Mar g’ret on ly (F)sees that (F)some times; some times she sees her un born (C7)chil dren in his eyes. (Bb)name. Let us (Gm)go to the (C9)banks of the (F)o cean, where the (Gm)walls rise a bove the Zui der (F)zee. Long a go I (C9)used to be a young man, but dear (Gm)Mar g’ret re mem bers that for me. The (F)Dutch man (F6)still wears wood (Fmaj7)en shoes; his (F)cap and coat are (Fmaj7)patched with the (F6)love that Mar g’ret’s sewn in. Some times he thinks he’s still in Rot ter dam. He (F)watch es tug boats (F6)down ca nals calls and (F)calls out (F6)to them (Fmaj7)when he (F6)thinks he knows she the cap love tain, ’til Mar g’ret comes to take him home a gain. Through the un for (Gm)giv ing streets that (C7)trip him, though she (F)holds his (F)arm. times; Some times he thinks that he’s a (C7)lone and calls her eyes. (Bb)name. Let us (Gm)go to the (C9)banks of the (F)o cean, where the (Gm)walls rise a bove the Zui der (F)zee. Long a go I (C9)used to be a young man, but dear (Gm)Mar g’ret re mem bers that for me. The The (C7)Mar g’ret blows the can dle out. Let us (Gm)go to the (C9)banks of the (F)o cean, where the (Gm)walls rise a bove the Zui der (F)zee. Long a go I (C9)used to be a young man, but dear (Gm)Mar g’ret re mem bers that for me.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Bb
Tempo: 152 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Celtic Thunder

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How to Play "The Dutchman" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.