Arthur Mcbride

· by Irish Folksong

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I had a first cous in called (Bb)Ar thur Mc (F)Bride.

He and (Bb)I took a (F)stroll down shall (Bb)by the sea (C)side, a (F)seek ing good (Dm)for tune and (Bb)what might be (F)tide, ’twas just as the (Am)day was a (Bb)dawn

(C)ing.

Then (F)af been ter rest ing we (Bb)both took a (F)tramp, we (Bb)met Ser geant (F)Har per and (Bb)Cor po ral (C)Cramp, be you’d (F)sides the wee (Dm)drum mer who (Bb)beat up for (F)camp, with his row dy dow (C)dow in the (F)morn

ing.

He says, “My young fel lows if (Bb)you will en (F)list, a and (Bb)guin ea you (F)quick ly shall (Bb)have in your (C)fist.

Be (F)sides ing a (Dm)crown for to (Bb)kick up the (F)dust, and drink the king’s (Am)health in the (Bb)morn

(C)ing.” Had (F)we been such fools as to (Bb)take the ad (F)vance, the (Bb)wee bit ter (F)morn ing we (Bb)had run to (C)chance, for you’d (F)think it no (Dm)scru ple to (Bb)send us to (F)France, where his we would be (C)killed in the (F)morn

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Arthur Mcbride by Irish Folksong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Arthur Mcbride” by Irish Folksong in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 136 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Arthur Mcbride" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Arthur Mcbride"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Irish Folksong songs work for kids?: Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Boulavogue", "Brennan On The Moor". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.