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The Foggy Dew
A poignant and stirring Irish ballad commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising. The melody is expressive and memorable, excellent for novice whistlers.
Key SignatureEm
Time Signature4/4
Recommended InstrumentKey of D Whistle
Suggested Tempo80 BPM
6-Hole Fingering Tablature Preview Opening Phrase
Visual whistle fingering holes for the initial notes. Filled circles represent closed holes.
ABC Notation Code
Standard ABC format compatible with all ABC tune players and software.
X: 11 T: The Foggy Dew R: air M: 4/4 L: 1/8 K: Em |: E2 | B2 BA B2 de | d2 B2 A2 GA | B2 E2 E2 DE | G6 E2 | B2 BA B2 de | d2 B2 A2 GA | B2 E2 E2 D2 | E6 :| |: d2 | e2 ed e2 ef | g2 fe d2 B2 | d2 BA B2 de | d6 GA | B2 BA B2 de | d2 B2 A2 GA | B2 E2 E2 D2 | E6 :|
Tune History & Origins
Written by Father Charles O'Neill around 1919 to honor the Easter Rising and the founding of the first Dáil Éireann.
Notable Recordings
- Sinead O'Connor & The Chieftains
- Luke Kelly & The Dubliners