Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

In (F)Dub lin’s fair (Dm)cit y, where (Gm)girls are so (C7)pret ty, ’twas (F)there I first met with sweet (Gm)Mol ly Ma (C7)lone.

She (F)drove a wheel (Dm)bar row through (Gm)streets broad and (C7)nar row, cry ing, (F)“Cock les and (Dm)mus sels, a (C7)live, a live (F)o.

A live, a live (Dm)o, a (Gm)live, a live (C7)o.” Cry ing, (F)“Cock les and (Dm)mus sels, a (C7)live, a live (F)o.” She (F)was a fish (Dm)mon ger, but (Gm)sure ’twas no (C7)won der, for (F)so were her moth er and (Gm)fa ther be (C7)fore.

They (F)drove their wheel (Dm)bar rows through (Gm)streets broad and (C7)nar row, cry ing, (F)“Cock les and (Dm)mus sels, a (C7)live, a live (F)o.

A live, a live (Dm)o, a (Gm)live, a live (C7)o.” Cry ing, (F)“Cock les and (Dm)mus sels, a (C7)live, a live (F)o.” She (F)o.”

Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 135 BPM.

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About “Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)”

Can I play "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)" by Irish Folksong played in?
Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone) 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 "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)" 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 "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)"?
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Who composed "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)"?
"Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)" 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cockles And Mussels (Molly Malone)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.