Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)

by Irish Folksong
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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) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" 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 C, 120 BPM.

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Can I play "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" 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 "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" by Irish Folksong played in?
Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)"?
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Who composed "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)"?
"Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" 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 "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)"?
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. "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.