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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Arthur Mcbride" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Arthur Mcbride" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Arthur Mcbride" is in Bb.
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.
Does "Arthur Mcbride" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Arthur Mcbride" is in the key of Bb at 136 BPM.
What chords are in "Arthur Mcbride"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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