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In the (Em)mer ry month of May I from me home I start ed, left the (Bm)girls of (Em)Tuam, sev (D)er ely bro ken heart ed, sal (Em)lut ed fa o’ ther dear, all to kissed me dar lin’ moth er (Em)drank a pint of beer, me a (D)grief and tears to smoth er then (Em)off to reap the (Bm)corn, leave where I was born, no (Em)cut a stout black (B)thorn to (D)ban ish ghost and gob lin a (Bm)bran’ new pair o’ brogues, what (Bm)rat tled o’er the bogs, till (Em)fright ened all the (B)dogs (D)on the rock y road to Dub el in.
(Em)One, two, (Bm)three, four, (Em)five, hunt the hare and turn her on the (Bm)rock y (Em)road and (D)all the way to Dub el in.
(Em)Whack fol (Bm)ol de (Em)la.
In Mul (Em)li gan that night I I rest ed limbs so wea ry, start ed (Bm)by day (Em)light next (D)morn ing bright and ear ed, ly.
(Em)Took a drop o’ the pure all a keep my heart from sink ing, (Em)that’s a Pad dy’s cure when a (D)e’er he’s on for drink ing to (Em)see the las sie’s (Bm)smile, laugh ing all the while, no (Em)at my dar ing (B)style ’twould (D)set your heart a bub blin’.
They (Bm)asked if I was hired, they (Bm)wag es I re quired, till (Em)I was al most (B)tired (D)of the rock y road to Dub el in.
(Em)One, two, (Bm)three, four, (Em)five, hunt the hare and turn her on the (Bm)rock y (Em)road and (D)all the way to Dub el in.
(Em)Whack fol (Bm)ol de (Em)la.
(Em)la.
The Rocky Road To Dublin — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Rocky Road To Dublin" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 203 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 Rocky Road To Dublin”
- Can I play "The Rocky Road To Dublin" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Rocky Road To Dublin" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Rocky Road To Dublin" by Irish Folksong played in?
- The Rocky Road To Dublin 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 Rocky Road To Dublin"?
- The arrangement plays at 203 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Rocky Road To Dublin" 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 Rocky Road To Dublin"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Rocky Road To Dublin"?
- "The Rocky Road To Dublin" was originally performed by Irish Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Rocky Road To Dublin"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: B, Bm, D, Em. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
- Try "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue", "Brennan On The Moor". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Rocky Road To Dublin"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Rocky Road To Dublin" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Rocky Road To Dublin"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Rocky Road To Dublin" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.