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Mandolin tablatures for Danny Boy

Traditional

Recomended level: Beginner

This song was written by Frederic Weatherly in 1910. It's a beloved song by Irish Americans but was actually writeen by a British Lawyer. It has an incredible memory and has stood the test of time for over 100 years.

  • Mandolin Danny Boy Melody

    Melody

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    The pipes, the pipes are calling! Dive into the beautiful melody of Danny Boy.

    Mandolin Danny Boy Melody
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Danny Boy lyrics

Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling

From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.

The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,

It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.



But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,

Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow,

It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,

Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!



But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,

If I am dead, as dead I well may be,

You'll come and find the place where I am lying,

And kneel and say an Ave there for me.



And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,

And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,

For you will bend and tell me that you love me,

And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!