Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)

by James R. Shannon
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Lyrics

(C)O ver in Kil lar ney, (Am)man y years a (C)go, me mith er sang a song to me in (D)tones so sweet and (G7)low.

Just a (C)sim ple lit tle dit ty, in her (Am)good ould I rish (C)way, and I’d (F)give the world if (C)she could sing that (D)song to me to (G)day.

(C)Too ra loo ra loo ral, (F)too ra loo ra (F#dim)li,

(C)too ra (F)loo ra (C)loo ral, (D7)hush, now don’t you (G)cry!

(C)Too ra loo ra loo ral, (F)too ra loo ra (F#dim)li,

(C)too ra (F)loo ra (C)loo ral, that’s an (D7)I rish (G7)lul la (C)by.

(C)Oft in dreams I wan der (Am)to that cot a (C)gain.

I feel her arms a hug gin’ me as (D)when she held me (G7)then.

And I (C)hear her voice a hum min’ to me (Am)as in days of (C)yore, when she (F)used to rock me (C)fast a sleep out (D)side the cab in (G)door.

(C)Too ra loo ra loo ral, (F)too ra loo ra (F#dim)li,

(C)too ra (F)loo ra (C)loo ral, (D7)hush, now don’t you (G)cry!

(C)Too ra loo ra loo ral, (F)too ra loo ra (F#dim)li,

(C)too ra (F)loo ra (C)loo ral, that’s an (D7)I rish (G7)lul la (C)by.

(C)loo ral, that’s an (G7)I rish lul la (C)by.

Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 96 BPM.

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How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)" by James R. Shannon played in?
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)"?
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Is "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)" 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 "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)"?
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Who composed "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)"?
"Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)" was originally performed by James R. Shannon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by James R. Shannon can I play here?
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Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)". Key of C, 96 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.