The Rising Of The Moon

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

Oh, then tell y me, Sean O’ (F)Far rell, (Dm)tell me (C)why you (Bb)hur ry (Am)so.

(Dm)Hush y a while, just hush and (F)lis ten, (Dm)and his (F)cheeks were (C)all a (Dm)glow.

I bear or ders (Am)from the Cap tain, (F)get you read y (C)quick and soon, (Dm)for the pikes must be to (F)geth er (Bb)at the (F)ris ing (C)of the (Dm)moon!

Oh, then tell y me, Sean O’ (F)Far rell, (Dm)where the (C)gath ’ring (Bb)is to (Am)be.

(Dm)In y the old spot by the (F)riv er, (Dm)right well (F)known to (C)you and (Dm)me.

One word more for (Am)sig nal tok en (F)whis tle up the (C)march ing tune,

(Dm)with your pike up on your (F)shoul der, (Bb)by the (F)ris ing (C)of the (Dm)moon!

The Rising Of The Moon by Irish Folksong

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Rising Of The Moon”

What key is "The Rising Of The Moon" in?
"The Rising Of The Moon" by Irish Folksong is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Rising Of The Moon" 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 Rising Of The Moon" 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 Rising Of The Moon" 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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