I'll Tell Me Ma

by Irish Folksong
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I'll Tell Me Ma" 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 G, 200 BPM.

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

About “I'll Tell Me Ma

Can I play "I'll Tell Me Ma" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I'll Tell Me Ma" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I'll Tell Me Ma" by Irish Folksong played in?
I'll Tell Me Ma is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'll Tell Me Ma"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'll Tell Me Ma" 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 "I'll Tell Me Ma"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'll Tell Me Ma"?
"I'll Tell Me Ma" 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 "I'll Tell Me Ma"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I'll Tell Me Ma" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I'll Tell Me Ma"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I'll Tell Me Ma" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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