Brennan On The Moor

by Irish Folksong
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It’s a bout a fierce high way man town my (F)sto ry I will (C)tell.

His name was Wil ly Bren nan and in (F)Ire land (Am)he did (C)dwell.

’Twas up on the King’s own moun tain he be (F)gan his (Am)wild ca (C)reer, and (F)man y a wealth y gen tle man be (C)fore him (F)shook with (C)fear.

(G7)Oh, it’s (C)Bren nan on the moor, (Em)Bren nan on the moor.

Bold, (F)gay and un (C)daunt ed stood young (F)Bren nan on the (C)moor.

It was up on the king’s high way town old (F)Bren nan he sat (C)down.

He met the may or of Moor land five (F)miles out (Am)side of (C)town.

Now the may or, he had heard of Bren nan (F)and, “I (Am)think,” says (C)he, “your (F)name y is Wil ly Bren nan, you must (C)come a (F)long with (C)me.” (G7)Oh, it’s (C)Bren nan on the moor, (Em)Bren nan on the moor.

Bold, (F)gay and un (C)daunt ed stood young (F)Bren nan on the (C)moor.

Now was (C)moor.

Brennan On The Moor — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Brennan On The Moor" 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 C, 120 BPM.

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

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Why does "Brennan On The Moor" 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 "Brennan On The Moor".
What key is "Brennan On The Moor" by Irish Folksong played in?
Brennan On The Moor is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Brennan On The Moor"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Brennan On The Moor" 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 "Brennan On The Moor"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Brennan On The Moor"?
"Brennan On The Moor" 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", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Brennan On The Moor"?
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 "Brennan On The Moor".
Can I see all the notes in "Brennan On The Moor"?
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 C at 120 BPM.

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