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
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.
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