What key is "How Are Things In Glocca Morra" in?

"How Are Things In Glocca Morra" by Burton Lane is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "How Are Things In Glocca Morra" 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 "How Are Things In Glocca Morra" 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 "How Are Things In Glocca Morra" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Burton Lane can I play here?

Try "Let's Make It Christmas All Year 'Round", "On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)How are things in Gloc ca (Bb)Mor (F)ra?

Is that lit tle brook still (Gm7)leap ing (C7)there?

Does it still run down to (Gm7)Don ny (C7)Cove

through (Gm7)Kil ly (C)begs,

Kil (Gm7)ker ry and Kil dare?

How are things in Gloc ca (Bb)Mor (F)ra?

Is that wil low tree still (Gm7)weep ing (C7)there?

Does that lad die with the (Gm7)twin klin’ (C7)eye

come (Gm7)whis tlin’ (C7)by

and does he walk a way sad and (F)dream y there, not to see me there?

(A)So I (Gm6)ask each weep in’ (F)wil low (A)and each (Gm6)brook a long the (F)way,

(A)and each (Bb)lad that (Gm7)comes a (C7)whis tlin’ too ra (Eb9)lay,

“How are (Gm7)things in Gloc ca (Am)Mor ra (Bbm6)this fine (Bb)day?”

(CN.C.)How are things in Gloc ca (Bb)Mor (F)ra?

Is that lit tle brook still (Gm7)leap ing (C7)there?

Does it still run down to (Gm7)Don ny (C7)Cove

through (Gm7)Kil ly (C)begs,

Kil (Gm7)ker ry and Kil dare?

How are things in Gloc ca (Bb)Mor (F)ra?

Is that wil low tree still (Gm7)weep ing (C7)there?

Does that las sie with the (Gm7)twin klin’ (C7)eye

come (Gm7)smil in’ (C7)by

and does she walk a way sad and (F)dream y there, not to see me there?

(A)So I (Gm6)ask each weep in’ (F)wil low (A)and each (Gm6)brook a long the (F)way,

(A)and each (Bb)lass that (Gm7)comes a (C7)sigh in’ too ra (Eb9)lay,

“How are (Gm7)things in Gloc ca (Am)Mor ra (Bbm6)this fine (Bb)day?”

(CN.C.)How are things in Gloc ca (Bb)day?”

How Are Things In Glocca Morra by Burton Lane

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “How Are Things In Glocca Morra”

What key is "How Are Things In Glocca Morra" in?: "How Are Things In Glocca Morra" by Burton Lane is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "How Are Things In Glocca Morra" 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 "How Are Things In Glocca Morra" 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 "How Are Things In Glocca Morra" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Burton Lane can I play here?: Try "Let's Make It Christmas All Year 'Round", "On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.