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The (F)Dutch man’s (F6)not the kind (Fmaj7)of man to (F)keep his thumb jammed (Fmaj7)in the dam 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
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.
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 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
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.
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.
The Dutchman — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Dutchman" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 152 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 Dutchman”
- Can I play "The Dutchman" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Dutchman" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Dutchman" by Celtic Thunder played in?
- The Dutchman is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Dutchman"?
- The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Dutchman" 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 Dutchman"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Dutchman"?
- "The Dutchman" was originally performed by Celtic Thunder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Dutchman"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bb, C7, C9, Dm7, F, F6, Fmaj7, Gm, +3 more.
- What other songs by Celtic Thunder can I play here?
- Try "MY LAND", "A PLACE IN THE CHOIR", "HOME FROM THE SEA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Dutchman"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Dutchman" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Dutchman"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Dutchman" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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