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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Rising Of The Moon" by Irish Folksong in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "The Rising Of The Moon" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 Rising Of The Moon" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Rising Of The Moon"?
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 Rising Of The Moon" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Rising Of The Moon"?
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 Rising Of The Moon" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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