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I’ve met some (G)folk who say that I’m a (C)dream er, and (Am7)I’ve no (D7)doubt there’s truth in what they (G)say.
But (D11)sure a (G)bo dy’s (G7)bound to (G7aug)be a (C)dream er when (A7)all the (D7)things he loves are far a (G)way.
And (D11)pre cious (G)things are dreams un to an (C)ex ile, they (Am7)take him (D7)o’er the land a cross the (G)sea,
es (D11)pe cially (G)when it (G7)hap pens (G7aug)he’s an (C)ex ile from (A7)that dear (D7)love ly Isle of In nis (G)free.
And (Am7)when (Bm)the (C)moon light peeps a cross the (G)roof tops of this great (A7)ci ty, wond ’rous tho’ it (D7)be,
I (D11)scarce ly (G)feel its (G7)won der (G7aug)or its (C)laugh ter; I’m (A7)once a (D7)gain back home in In nis (G)free.
I (D11)wan der (G)o’er green hills, thro’ dream y (C)val leys,
(Am7)find a (D7)peace no o ther land could (G)know.
I (D11)hear the (G)birds make (G7)mu sic (G7aug)fit for (C)an gels, and (A7)watch (D7)riv ers laugh ing as they (G)flow.
(D11)then in (G)to a hum ble shack I (C)wan der, my (Am7)dear old (D7)home, and ten der ly be (G)hold
the (D11)folks I (G)love a (G7)round the (G7aug)turf fire (C)ga thered, on (A7)bend ed (D7)knees their ro sa ry is (G)told.
But (Am7)dreams (Bm)don’t (C)last, tho’ dreams are not for (G)got ten, and soon I’m (A7)back to stern re al i (D7)ty.
But (D11)tho’ they (G)paved the (G7)foot ways (G7aug)here with (C)gold dust, I (A7)still would (D7)choose the Isle of
(G)-free.
The Isle Of Innisfree — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "The Isle Of Innisfree" by Richard Farrelly. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 76 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Isle Of Innisfree”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "The Isle Of Innisfree" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "The Isle Of Innisfree".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Isle Of Innisfree" by Richard Farrelly in?
- The backing track is in G at 76 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Isle Of Innisfree" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Isle Of Innisfree"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Isle Of Innisfree", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Isle Of Innisfree" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Isle Of Innisfree"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Isle Of Innisfree"?
- "The Isle Of Innisfree" was originally performed by Richard Farrelly. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "The Isle Of Innisfree" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "The Isle Of Innisfree" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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