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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Mother Machree" 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 D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Mother Machree

Can I play "Mother Machree" 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 "Mother Machree" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Mother Machree" by Chauncey Olcott played in?
Mother Machree is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mother Machree"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mother Machree" 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 "Mother Machree"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mother Machree"?
"Mother Machree" was originally performed by Chauncey Olcott. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Mother Machree"?
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. "Mother Machree" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Mother Machree"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mother Machree" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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