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Phil Coulter piano songs

3 songs by Phil Coulter, each opened like a recipe: the chords, what each hand plays and how it ends. Mostly played as lullaby piano in 6/8, film score piano and waltz piano.

Home From The SeaWritten by Phil Coulter

My Love Is Like A Red Red RoseWritten by Phil Coulter

Steal AwayWritten by Phil Coulter

Every Phil Coulter song

Home From The SeaD major · 6/8 · V–I–IV–I
My Love Is Like A Red Red RoseC major · 4/4 · I–V7–I–IV
Steal AwayC major · 3/4 · I–V–I–V7

How Phil Coulter is played

Lullaby piano in 6/8Rocking in sixes, like a boat on calm water.
Film score pianoBig sweeps for the moment the hero looks up.
Waltz pianoOne strong beat and two light ones.
The V–I–IV–I loop65 songs use it
The I–V7–I–IV loop69 songs use it

Questions about Phil Coulter on piano

What are the easiest Phil Coulter songs to play on piano?

Start with Steal Away: their left hands are easy patterns, and the chords repeat.

What keys are Phil Coulter songs in?

Most often C major and D major.

Which chord progressions do Phil Coulter songs use?

V–I–IV–I and I–V7–I–IV come up most: learn them and many of these songs are within reach.