(G)Speed, bon nie boat, like a (D7)bird on the wing.
(G)On ward!
the (C)sail ors (D7)cry.
(G)Car ry the lad who was (D7)born to be king (G)o ver the (C)sea to (G)Skye.
(G)Loud the winds howl, (Am)loud the waves roar, (Em)thun der claps rend the air.
(G)Baf fled, our foes (Am)stand by the shore.
(Em)Fol low, they will not dare.
(G)Speed, bon nie boat, like a (D7)bird on the wing.
(G)On ward!
the (C)sail ors (D7)cry.
(G)Car ry the lad who was (D7)born to be king (G)o ver the (C)sea to (G)Skye.
(G)Though the waves leap, (Am)soft shall ye sleep; (Em)o cean’s a roy al bed.
(G)Rocked in the deep, (Am)flo ra will keep.
(Em)Watch by your wea ry head.
field.
(G)Skye.
The Skye Boat Song by Traditional
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Skye Boat Song”
- What key is "The Skye Boat Song" in?
- "The Skye Boat Song" by Traditional is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Skye Boat Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Skye Boat Song" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "The Skye Boat Song" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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