The Rising Of The Moon

by Irish Folksong
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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 β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Rising Of The Moon" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About β€œThe Rising Of The Moon”

Why does "The Rising Of The Moon" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Rising Of The Moon".
What key is "The Rising Of The Moon" by Irish Folksong played in?
The Rising Of The Moon is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Rising Of The Moon"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Rising Of The Moon" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Rising Of The Moon"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Rising Of The Moon"?
"The Rising Of The Moon" 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 this real sheet music for "The Rising Of The Moon"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Rising Of The Moon".
Can I see all the notes in "The Rising Of The Moon"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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