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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) — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 180 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" 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. "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" is in Bb.
- What key is "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" by Irish Folksong played in?
- Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels) is arranged in the key of Bb 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 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" 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 "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- 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.
- Does "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" 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. "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" is in the key of Bb at 180 BPM.
- What chords are in "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.