What key is "I'll Tell Me Ma" in?

"I'll Tell Me Ma" by Irish Folksong is in the key of G with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I'll Tell Me Ma" 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 "I'll Tell Me Ma" 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 "I'll Tell Me Ma" 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.

Lyrics

I’ll tell me the ma, and when I go home, and the (D7)boys won’t leave the (G)girls a for lone.

They pull my the hair, they stole my comb, say and (D7)that’s al right till (G)I go home.

She is (G7)hand some, (C)she is (D7)pret ty, (A)she’s the her belle gers, of (D7)Bel fast cit y.

(G7)She is ny court in’ (C)one, two, (Cm)three.

(D7)Please she won’t you tell the me low (G)who the is ing she?

the Now Al bert the Moon and ey says he loves and her; (D7)all the boys are (G)fight ing for her.

They rap at the door and ring the bell, and ing, (D7)“Oh, my true love, (G)are you well?” Out she (G7)comes, as (C)white as (D7)snow, own, (A)rings on her fin her bells (D7)on her toes.

home.

(G7)Old Jen ny Mur phy (C)says she’ll (Cm)die, (D7)if it’s does n’t get the fel low (G)with the rov ing eye.

the Let (G)she loves still.

I'll Tell Me Ma by Irish Folksong

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I'll Tell Me Ma”

What key is "I'll Tell Me Ma" in?: "I'll Tell Me Ma" by Irish Folksong is in the key of G with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'll Tell Me Ma" 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 "I'll Tell Me Ma" 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 "I'll Tell Me Ma" 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.