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I’ve met some (G)folks
who (G)say that I’m a (C)dream er.
And I’ve no (D)doubt
there’s truth in what they (G)say.
But sure a (G)bod y is (Dm6)bound to be a (C)dream er
when all the (D)things
he (D7)loves are far a (G)way.
And (C)pre cious (G)things
are (G)dreams un to an (C)ex ile.
They take him (D)o’er
the (D7)land a cross the (G)sea.
Es (D)pe cially (G)when
it (Dm)hap pens (G7)he’s an (C)ex ile
from that dear (D)love
ly (D7)Isle of In is (G)free.
And when the (C)moon
light (C)peeps a cross the (G)roof tops
of this great (A)cit y,
won drous though it (C)be.
I (D)scarce ly (Bm11)feel
its (G7)won der or its (C)laugh er,
I’m once a (D)gain
back (D7)home in In is (Em)free.
I wan der (G)o’er
green (G)hills through dream y (C)val leys,
and find a (D)peace
no (D7)oth er land could (G)know.
I hear the (Dm6)birds
make (G7)mu sic fit for (Am)an gels
and (A)watch the (D)ri
vers (D7)laugh ing as they (G)flow.
And then in (Em)to
a (Bm)hum ble shack I (C)wan der,
my dear old (D)home
and ten der ly be (G)hold.
The folks I (Dm)love
a (G7)round the turf fire (C)gath ered
on bend ed (D)knee
their (D7)ro sa ry is (G)told.
But dreams don’t (C)last
though (C)dreams are not for (Gmaj7)got ten
and soon I’m (A7)back
to stern re a li (Dsus)ty.
But though they (G7)pave
the foot ways here with (C)gold dust,
I still would (D)choose
the Isle of (D#dim7)In es (Em)free.
I still would (D)choose
the (D7)Isle of In is (G)free.
The Isle Of Innisfree — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Isle Of Innisfree" by Celtic Thunder: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 64 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Isle Of Innisfree”
- What key is "The Isle Of Innisfree" by Celtic Thunder played in?
- The Isle Of Innisfree 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 Isle Of Innisfree"?
- The arrangement plays at 64 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Isle Of Innisfree" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Isle Of Innisfree"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Isle Of Innisfree"?
- "The Isle Of Innisfree" was originally performed by Celtic Thunder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Isle Of Innisfree"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, Bm, Bmin, C, C6, +14 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Isle Of Innisfree" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Isle Of Innisfree" by Celtic Thunder. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Isle Of Innisfree" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Isle Of Innisfree" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.