Lyrics
In (C)Dub lin’s fair cit y, where (F6)girls are so pret ty, I (Cmaj7)first set my (Am7)eyes on sweet (D7)Mol ly Ma (G)lone as she (C)pushed her wheel (C7)bar row through (F6)streets broad and (Fm6)nar row, cry ing, (C)“Cock les and (Am7)mus sels, a (D7)live, a (G7)live, (C)oh!
A live, a live, (C7)oh!
A (F6)live, a live (Fm6)oh!” Cry ing, (C)“Cock les and (Am7)mus sels, a (D7)live, a (G7)live, (C)oh!
Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels) by Irish Folksong
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" in?
- "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" by Irish Folksong is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
- Is "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" 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 "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" 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.