What key is "The Unicorn" in?

"The Unicorn" by Irish Rovers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Unicorn" 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 Unicorn" 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 Unicorn" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

A long time a go when the (C7)earth was green, there were more kinds of an i mals than (F)you’ve ev er seen.

And they run a round (F7)free while the (Bb)world was be ing (Gm7)born, and the (F)love li est of (Dm7)all was the (C7)u ni (F)corn.

There was green al li (F#dim)ga tors and (C7)long necked geese,

hump back cam els and (F)chim pan zees,

cats and rats and el e phants.

But, (Bb)sure as you’re born,

the (F)love li est of (Dm7)all was the (C7)u

ni (F)corn.

The Unicorn by Irish Rovers

2 people have learned this song

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

About “The Unicorn”

What key is "The Unicorn" in?: "The Unicorn" by Irish Rovers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Unicorn" 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 Unicorn" 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 Unicorn" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.