In (F)Dub lin’s fair (Dm)cit y, where (Gm)girls are so (C7)pret ty, ’twas (F)there I first met with sweet (Gm)Mol ly Ma (C7)lone.
She (F)drove a wheel (Dm)bar row through (Gm)streets broad and (C7)nar row, cry ing, (F)“Cock les and (Dm)mus sels, a (C7)live, a live (F)o.
A live, a live (Dm)o, a (Gm)live, a live (C7)o.” Cry ing, (F)“Cock les and (Dm)mus sels, a (C7)live, a live (F)o.” She (F)was a fish (Dm)mon ger, but (Gm)sure ’twas no (C7)won der, for (F)so were her moth er and (Gm)fa ther be (C7)fore.
They (F)drove their wheel (Dm)bar rows through (Gm)streets broad and (C7)nar row, cry ing, (F)“Cock les and (Dm)mus sels, a (C7)live, a live (F)o.
A live, a live (Dm)o, a (Gm)live, a live (C7)o.” Cry ing, (F)“Cock les and (Dm)mus sels, a (C7)live, a live (F)o.” She (F)o.”
Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels) by Irish Folksong
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)”
- What key is "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" in?
- "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" by Irish Folksong is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" 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 "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.
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