The Rose Of Tralee

by Charles W. Glover

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Lyrics

The (C)pale moon was (C)ris ing a (F)bove the green (C)moun tain; the (G7)sun was de (C)clin ing (Am)be (D7)neath the blue (G7)sea when I (C)strayed with my (C)love to the (F)pure crys tal (C)foun tain that (G7)stands in the (C)beau ti (F)ful (G7)vale of Tra (C)lee.

She was (C)love ly (E7)and (Am)fair

as the (F7)rose of the (E7)sum mer, yet (Am)’twas not (Dm)her (Am)beau ty a (F)lone that (E)won (G7)me.

Oh, (C)no!

’Twas the (C)truth in her (F)eye ev er (C)dawn ing that (G7)made me love (C)Mar y, (F)the (C)rose (G7)of Tra (C)lee.

The (C)cool shades of (C)eve ning, their (F)man tle was (C)spread ing, and (G7)Mar y, all (C)smil ing, (Am)was (D7)lis t’ning to (G7)me.

The I (C)moon through the (C)val ley, her (F)pale rays was (C)shed ding when (G7)I won the (C)heart of (F)the (G7)rose of Tra (C)lee.

Though was (C)love ly (E7)and (Am)fair

as the (F7)rose of the (E7)sum mer, yet (Am)’twas not (Dm)her (Am)beau ty a (F)lone that (E)won (G7)me.

Oh, (C)no!

’Twas the (C)truth in her (F)eye ev er (C)dawn ing that (G7)made me love (C)Mar y, (F)the (C)rose (G7)of Tra (C)lee.

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The Rose Of Tralee by Charles W. Glover — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Rose Of Tralee” by Charles W. Glover 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 C at 100 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 "The Rose Of Tralee" 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 "The Rose Of Tralee"?
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.