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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Skye Boat Song" by Traditional in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "The Skye Boat Song" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Skye Boat Song" with hands-separate practice in G at 90 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Skye Boat Song"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Skye Boat Song" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Skye Boat Song"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Skye Boat Song" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.