The Celtic Fake Book

The Celtic Fake Book Songbook is designed for musicians, singers, and teachers who want broad access to traditional Celtic repertoire for practice, group sessions, and live performance. Ideal for students, folk enthusiasts, and session players, this collection works well for home study, rehearsals, and community music settings.

This comprehensive fake book assembles more than 400 traditional songs from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales presented in clear lead sheet format. Each entry includes vocal melody, lyrics, and chord symbols, making it suitable for a wide range of C instruments such as flute, guitar, piano, and other melody instruments. Gaelic lyrics are included where applicable, along with a pronunciation guide to support authentic interpretation.

The book supports musical growth by helping players develop reading fluency, harmonic awareness, and stylistic confidence. Familiar folk melodies motivate consistent practice while chord symbols encourage accompaniment, ensemble playing, and improvisation. The variety of material makes this a valuable music teacher resource for folk repertoire study and a practical reference for traditional music sessions.

Song List
Across the Western Ocean * Along with My Love Ill Go * Altar Isle O the Sea * Auld Lang Syne * Avondale * The Band Played On * Barbara Allen * Blessing of the Road * The Blue Bells of Scotland * The Bonniest Lass * A Bunch of Thyme * The Chanty That Beguiled the Witch * Columbus Was an Irishman * Danny Boy * Finnegans Wake * The Galway Piper * The Girl I Left Behind Me * I Know Where Im Going * Irish Rover * Loch Lomond * Molly Malone * My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean * My Wild Irish Rose * The Shores of Amerikay * Thats an Irish Lullaby * When Irish Eyes Are Smiling * Who Threw the Overalls in Mistress Murphys Chowder * and hundreds more.

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