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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Mother Machree" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 100 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 “Mother Machree”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mother Machree"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Mother Machree". Key of D, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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