Mother Machree

by Chauncey Olcott
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Lyrics

There’s a (D)spot in my (Bm)heart which no (G)col (D)leen may own.

There’s a depth in my (G)soul (D)nev er (E7)sound ed or (A7)known.

There’s a (D)place in my (Bm)mem ’ry, my (A#)life, (G)that you (G#)fill.

No (F)oth er can (D)take it.

No (E7)one ev er (A)will.

(G)Sure (A7)I (D)love the dear (A7)sil (A)ver (A7)that (D)shines in (A7)your (D)hair

and the (G)brow (F#)that’s (G)all fur (D)rowed (Bm7)and (E7)wrin kled (Gm)with (A7)care.

I (D)kiss the dear (A7)fin (A)gers (A7)so (D)toil (G)worn (F#7)for (Bm)me.

(F#)Oh, (F#7)God (G)bless you and (D)keep you,

(Gm)Moth er Ma (D)chree!

Ev ’ry (D)sor row or (Bm)care in the (G)dear (D)days gone by

was made bright by the (G)light (D)of the (E7)smile in your (A7)eye.

Like a (D)can dle that’s (Bm)set in a (A#)win (G)dow at (G#)night,

your (F)fond love has (D)cheered me and (E7)guid ed me (A)right.

(G)Sure (A7)I (D)love the dear (A7)sil (A)ver (A7)that (D)shines in (A7)your (D)hair

and the (G)brow (F#)that’s (G)all fur (D)rowed (Bm7)and (E7)wrin kled (Gm)with (A7)care.

I (D)kiss the dear (A7)fin (A)gers (A7)so (D)toil (G)worn (F#7)for (Bm)me.

(F#)Oh, (F#7)God (G)bless you and (D)keep you,

(Gm)Moth er Ma (D)chree!

(D)chree!

Mother Machree by Chauncey Olcott

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mother Machree”

What key is "Mother Machree" in?
"Mother Machree" by Chauncey Olcott is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Mother Machree" 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 "Mother Machree" 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 "Mother Machree" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Chauncey Olcott can I play here?
Try "My Wild Irish Rose", "My Wild Irish Rose", "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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