What key is "The Mountains Of Mourne" in?

"The Mountains Of Mourne" by Percy French is in the key of G with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Mountains Of Mourne" 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 "The Mountains Of Mourne" 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 "The Mountains Of Mourne" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Percy French can I play here?

Try "Phil The Fluter". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Oh, Mar y, this Lon don’s a (C)won der ful sight, with to (D)peo ple here work ing by (G)day and by night.

They don’t plant po ta toes nor (C)bar ley nor wheat, but there’s (D)gangs of them dig ging for (G)gold in the street.

At I’ve (C)least when I asked them, that’s (G)what I was told, so I just took a hand at this (A)dig ging for (D)gold.

But for (G)all that I’ve found there, I (C)might as well be where the (D)moun tains of Mourne Mourne sweep (G)down to the sea.

I be lieve that when writ ing a (C)wish you ex pressed as to (D)how the fine la dies in (G)Lon don were dressed.

Well, if you’ll be lieve me, when (C)asked to a ball, they there’s (D)don’t wear no top to their (G)dress es at all.

Oh, I’ve (C)seen them me self, and you (G)could not in truth say that if they were bound for a (A)ball or a (D)bath.

Don’t be (G)start ing them fash ions, now, (C)Mar y Mc Cree, where the (D)moun tains of Mourne Mourne sweep (G)down to the sea.

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The Mountains Of Mourne by Percy French

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Mountains Of Mourne”

What key is "The Mountains Of Mourne" in?: "The Mountains Of Mourne" by Percy French is in the key of G with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Mountains Of Mourne" 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 "The Mountains Of Mourne" 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 "The Mountains Of Mourne" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Percy French can I play here?: Try "Phil The Fluter". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.