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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Green Grow The Rushes, O" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Green Grow The Rushes, O"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Green Grow The Rushes, O". Key of A, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.