Green Grow The Rushes, O

by Irish Folksong
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Green Grow The Rushes, O" 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 A, 120 BPM.

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What key is "Green Grow The Rushes, O" by Irish Folksong played in?
Green Grow The Rushes, O is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
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Is "Green Grow The Rushes, O" easy to play on piano?
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Who composed "Green Grow The Rushes, O"?
"Green Grow The Rushes, O" 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 "Green Grow The Rushes, O"?
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No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Green Grow The Rushes, O" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.