The Parting Glass

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Parting Glass" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 136 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 “The Parting Glass”

Can I play "The Parting Glass" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Parting Glass" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Parting Glass" by Irish Folksong played in?
The Parting Glass is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Parting Glass"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Parting Glass" 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 "The Parting Glass"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Parting Glass"?
"The Parting Glass" was originally performed by Irish Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Parting Glass"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Parting Glass" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Parting Glass"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Parting Glass" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.