Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)

by James R. Shannon

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Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)

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James R. Shannon96 BPM

Lyrics

(F)O ver in Kil lar ney, (Dm)man y years a (F)go, me (F)mith er sang a song to me in (G7)tones so sweet and (C7)low.

Just a (F)sim ple lit tle dit ty, in her (Dm)good ould I rish (F)way, and I’d (Bb)give the world if she could (F)sing that (G7)song to me this (C)day.

(F)Too ra loo ra loo ral, (Bb)too ra loo ra (B)li, (F)too ra (Bb)loo ra (F)loo ral, (G7)hush now, don’t you (C)cry!

(F)Too ra loo ra loo ral, (Bb)too ra loo ra (B)li,

(F)too ra (Bb)loo ra (F)loo ral, (C7)that’s (Dm)an (G7)I rish (Bbm)lull a (F)by.

(F)Oft, in dreams, I wan der (Dm)to that cot a (F)gain.

I (F)feel her arms a hug gin’ me as (G7)when she held me (C7)then.

And I (F)hear her voice a hum min’ to me (Dm)as in days of (F)yore, when she (Bb)used to rock me fast a (F)sleep out (G7)side the cab in (C)door.

(F)Too ra loo ra loo ral, (Bb)too ra loo ra (B)li,

(F)too ra (Bb)loo ra (F)loo ral, (G7)hush now, don’t you (C)cry!

(F)Too ra loo ra loo ral, (Bb)too ra loo ra (B)li,

(F)too ra (Bb)loo ra (F)loo ral, (C7)that’s (Dm)an (G7)I rish (Bbm)lull a (F)by.

(F)loo ral, that’s an (G7)I rish (Bb)lull (C7)a (F)by.

Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby) by James R. Shannon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)” by James R. Shannon 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 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)" 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 "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)"?
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.