O, all the (C)mon ey e (G)e’er I (D)had, I (G)spent it in my good (Bm)com pa (D)ny, and (Em)all the (C)harm I’ve (G)ev er (D)done a (G)las it (Bm)was to (Em)none but me.
And (G)all I’ve done for (C)want of (D)wit to (Am)mem ’ry (Em)now I (Bm)can’t re (D)call, so (Em)fill to (C)me the (G)part ing (D)glass, good (G)night and (Bm)joy be (Em)with you all.
O, all the (C)com rades e (G)e’er I (D)had, they’re (G)sor ry for my go (Bm)ing a (D)way.
And (Em)all the (C)sweet hearts (G)e’er I (D)had, they’d (G)wish me (Bm)one more (Em)day to stay.
But (G)since it falls un (C)to my (D)lot, I (Am)gen tly (Em)rise and (Bm)soft ly (D)call, that (Em)I should (C)go and (G)you should (D)not.
Good (G)night and (Bm)joy be (Em)with you all.
If (Em)with (C)you (Em)all.
The Parting Glass by Irish Folksong
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Parting Glass”
- What key is "The Parting Glass" in?
- "The Parting Glass" by Irish Folksong is in the key of E with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Parting Glass" 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 Parting Glass" 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 Parting Glass" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
- Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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