The lead sheet for “Danny Boy” is available for download as a PDF.
Danny Boy
“Danny Boy” pairs lyrics by Frederic Weatherly with the traditional Irish melody known as the Londonderry Air. Written in 1910 and matched to the tune in 1913, the song rose to prominence during a period of Irish emigration and cultural nostalgia.
It became a signature piece for tenor John McCormack and was later interpreted by Judy Garland, Elvis Presley, and many others. Though often associated with funerals, Weatherly intended it as a tender farewell, its emotional weight shaped largely by phrasing and tempo choices.
Lead Sheets
The sheet music below are lead sheets containing the chords and melody of the piece. Available in pairs of two keys.
C major & Bb major
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D major & E major
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F major & Db major
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G major & B major
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Eb major & Ab major
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A major & Gb major
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