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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Mother Machree" by Chauncey Olcott 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 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 learn "Mother Machree" 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 "Mother Machree" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Mother Machree"?
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 "Mother Machree" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Mother Machree"?
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. "Mother Machree" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.

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