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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I'll Tell Me Ma" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "I'll Tell Me Ma" 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. "I'll Tell Me Ma" is in G.
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.
Does "I'll Tell Me Ma" 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. "I'll Tell Me Ma" is in the key of G at 200 BPM.
What chords are in "I'll Tell Me Ma"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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