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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Skye Boat Song" by Traditional: 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, 90 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 Skye Boat Song”
- What key is "The Skye Boat Song" by Traditional played in?
- The Skye Boat Song 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 Skye Boat Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Skye Boat Song" 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 Skye Boat Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Skye Boat Song"?
- "The Skye Boat Song" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Skye Boat Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Skye Boat Song" by Traditional. 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 Skye Boat Song" 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 Skye Boat Song" 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.