(Bb)Hang down your (Eb)head, Tom (Bb)Doo ley,
hang down your head and (F7)cry.
You killed poor Lau ra Fos ter, poor boy, you’re go ing to (Bb)die.
I met her (Eb)on the (Bb)moun tain and there I took her (F7)life.
I met her on the moun tain, and I stabbed her with my (Bb)knife.
(Bb)Hang down your (Eb)head, Tom (Bb)Doo ley,
hang down your head and (F7)cry.
You killed poor Lau ra Fos ter, poor boy, you’re go ing to (Bb)die.
I This her (Eb)time to (Bb)mor row, and reck on where I’ll (F7)be?
I In some lone some val ley, and a hang on white oak (Bb)knife.
(Bb)tree.
Hang down your (Eb)head, Tom (Bb)Doo ley,
hang down your head and (F7)cry.
You killed poor Lau ra Fos ter, poor boy, you’re go ing to (Bb)die.
Tom Dooley by Traditional
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Tom Dooley" in?
- "Tom Dooley" by Traditional is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Tom Dooley" 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 "Tom Dooley" 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 "Tom Dooley" 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.