Carrickfergus

What you get, immediately after purchase
📄 The sheet music as a PDF, printable and readable on a tablet
🎧 The MP3 audio recording, to learn the piece by ear
✉️ A download link by email, with no account to create

This score is 3 pages long.

Carrickfergus is one of the most moving and beloved Irish ballads in the Celtic traditional repertoire. Originating from Northern Ireland, this melancholic song evokes nostalgia, lost love, and the longing to return to one’s homeland. Made famous worldwide by performers such as Van Morrison and Sinead O'Connor, it has become a symbol of Irish music at its most expressive. Its broad and deeply lyrical melody, supported by rich harmony, makes it an ideal piece for piano. This level 5/5 sheet music offers advanced pianists the opportunity to explore the full emotional depth of this gem of Irish tradition.