What key is "Arthur Mcbride" in?

"Arthur Mcbride" by Irish Folksong is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Arthur Mcbride" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Arthur Mcbride" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Arthur Mcbride" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?

Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Boulavogue", "Brennan On The Moor". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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

ing.

Arthur Mcbride by Irish Folksong

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Arthur Mcbride”

What key is "Arthur Mcbride" in?: "Arthur Mcbride" by Irish Folksong is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Arthur Mcbride" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Arthur Mcbride" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Arthur Mcbride" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?: Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Boulavogue", "Brennan On The Moor". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.