Green Grow The Rushes, O

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Green Grow The Rushes, O" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 120 BPM.

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

About “Green Grow The Rushes, O”

Where are the chord symbols for "Green Grow The Rushes, O" 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. "Green Grow The Rushes, O" is in A.
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.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Green Grow The Rushes, O"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Green Grow The Rushes, O" 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 "Green Grow The Rushes, O"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
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.
Does "Green Grow The Rushes, O" 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. "Green Grow The Rushes, O" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Green Grow The Rushes, O"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.