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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Parting Glass" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Parting Glass"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Parting Glass". Key of E, 136 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.