Danny Boy
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Intro: (Slow)
A Gbm G
Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling,
D Em A
from glen to glen and down the mountain side.
A Gbm Dm Gbm Em G
The summer's gone and all the roses falling.
Em7 Gbm Em A D
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.
[Refrão]D
Oh, Danny boy, oh, Danny boy, the pipes are calling.
(Oh, Danny boy!)
A
From glen to glen and even down the mountain side.
D
The summer's gone and all the roses falling.
G A D
It's you, it's you must go and I must abide.
(Oh, Danny boy!)
#1.
D G D
But, come ye back when summer's in the meadow.
G E A
When the valley's hushed and even white with snow.
D G D
And I'll be there in sunshine or in shadow.
Bm D G A D
Oh, Danny boy, oh, Danny boy I love you so.
INTERLUDE: D A D G A D
[Refrão]D
Oh, Danny boy, oh, Danny boy, the pipes are calling.
(Oh, Danny boy!)
A
From glen to glen and even down the mountain side.
D
The summer's gone and all the roses falling.
G A D
It's you, it's you must go and I must abide.
(Oh, Danny boy!)
#2.
D G D
But, come ye back when summer's in the meadow.
G E A
When the valley's hushed and even white with snow.
D G D
And I'll be there in sunshine or in shadow.
Bm D G A D
Oh, Danny boy, oh, Danny boy I love you so.
(I love you so!)
OUTRO:
D G A D
Oh, Danny boy, oh, Danny boy I love you so.
(I love you so!)
G A D
Oh, Danny boy, oh, Danny boy I love you so.
How to play Danny Boy
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.