When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

by Chauncey Olcott
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Lyrics

(G7)When (C)I rish eyes are smil ing,

sure it’s (F)like a morn in (C)spring.

In the (F)lilt of I rish (C)laugh ter, (A7)you can (D7)hear the an gels (Dm7)sing.

When (C)I rish hearts are hap py,

all the (F)world seems bright and (C)gay,

and when (F)I rish (F#dim)eyes are (C)smil

(A7)ing, sure, they (D7)steal your (G7)heart a (Ab)way.

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" 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 C, 144 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 “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”

Can I play "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" 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 "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" by Chauncey Olcott played in?
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 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 "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" 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 "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"?
"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" was originally performed by Chauncey Olcott. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Chauncey Olcott can I play here?
Try "Mother Machree", "My Wild Irish Rose", "My Wild Irish Rose". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"?
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. "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.