My Wild Irish Rose

by Chauncey Olcott
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My (G)wild

(Cm)I rish (G)rose,

the (C)sweet est (D7)flow’r that (G)grows;

you may (D7)search ev ’ry (G)where, but (D7)none can com (G)pare with my (A7)wild

I rish (D)rose.

My (G)wild

(Cm)I rish (G)rose,

the (C)dear est (D7)flow’r that (G)grows;

and some (D7)day, for my (G)sake, she (D7)may let me (G)pare with my (A7)wild

I rish (D)rose.

My (G)take the (C)bloom (D7)from (G)my (D7)wild I rish (G)rose.

My Wild Irish Rose by Chauncey Olcott

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “My Wild Irish Rose”

What key is "My Wild Irish Rose" in?
"My Wild Irish Rose" by Chauncey Olcott is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "My Wild Irish Rose" 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 "My Wild Irish Rose" 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 "My Wild Irish Rose" 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 "Mother Machree", "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.