Arthur Mcbride

by Irish Folksong
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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.

ing.

Arthur Mcbride — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Arthur Mcbride" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 136 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Arthur Mcbride

Why does "Arthur Mcbride" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Arthur Mcbride".
What key is "Arthur Mcbride" by Irish Folksong played in?
Arthur Mcbride is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Arthur Mcbride"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Arthur Mcbride" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Arthur Mcbride"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Arthur Mcbride"?
"Arthur Mcbride" was originally performed by Irish Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Boulavogue", "Brennan On The Moor". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Arthur Mcbride"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Arthur Mcbride".
Can I see all the notes in "Arthur Mcbride"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 136 BPM.

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