There’s (C)naught but care on (Am)ev ’ry han’ in (Dm)ev ’ry hour that pass es, O; what (F)sig ni fies that (C)life o’ man, an’ (Dm)’twere not (C)for the (Am)lass es, O?
(C)Green grow the rash es, O.
(Dm)Green grow the rash es, O; the (Am)sweet est (F)hours that (C)e’er I spend are (Dm)spent a mong the (Am)lass es, O.
The (C)world ly race may (Am)rich es chase, an’ (Dm)rich es still may fly them, O; an’ (F)though at last they (C)catch them fast, their (Dm)hearts can (C)ne’er en (Am)joy them, O.
(C)Green grow the rash es, O.
(Dm)Green grow the rash es, O; the (Am)sweet est (F)hours that (C)e’er I spend are (Dm)spent a mong the (Am)lass es, O.
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Green Grow The Rushes, O by Irish Folksong
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Green Grow The Rushes, O”
- What key is "Green Grow The Rushes, O" in?
- "Green Grow The Rushes, O" by Irish Folksong is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Green Grow The Rushes, O" 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 "Green Grow The Rushes, O" 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 "Green Grow The Rushes, O" 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", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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