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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Mother Machree" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Mother Machree" 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. "Mother Machree" is in D.
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.
Does "Mother Machree" 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. "Mother Machree" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Mother Machree"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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