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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Rocky Road To Dublin" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 203 BPM.
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About “The Rocky Road To Dublin”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Rocky Road To Dublin" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Rocky Road To Dublin" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "The Rocky Road To Dublin" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Rocky Road To Dublin" is in the key of E at 203 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Rocky Road To Dublin"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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