Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

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) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" by Irish Folksong in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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)”

Can I learn "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 180 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)" is in the key of Bb at 180 BPM.