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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Parting Glass" by Irish Folksong in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 136 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Parting Glass”

Can I learn "The Parting Glass" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Parting Glass" with hands-separate practice in E at 136 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Parting Glass"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Parting Glass" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Parting Glass"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Parting Glass" is in the key of E at 136 BPM.