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How to play this song ?

These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Mo Ghile Mear


"Mo Ghile Mear" is a traditional Irish song performed by the group Celtic Woman. It is typically performed in the key of G minor. The history of the music traces back to the 18th century when it was originally written as a Jacobite song in support of Bonnie Prince Charlie. The song has since been adapted and rearranged by various artists. The composer of the modern version of "Mo Ghile Mear" is unknown, but the traditional lyrics were written by Seán Clárach Mac Domhnaill. As for the melody, it is characterized by a haunting and melancholic tone, often accompanied by beautiful harmonies. A notable trivia about the song is that it was featured in the soundtrack of the popular TV show "The Tudors."

Mo Ghile Mear - Celtic Woman

d d d e g a b
Can you feel the river run?
c b a b a g e d
Waves are dancing to the sun
g f e d g a b
Take the tide and face the sea
c d e d b a g g
And find a way to follow me

b d d b a g g
Leave the field and leave the fire
b d d b a g a
And find the flame of your desire
b d d b a g g
Set your heart on this far shore
a b c b a b a g e d
And sing your dream to me once more

d d d e g a b
'Sé mo laoch mo ghile mear
c b a b a g e d
'Sé mo Shéasar , gile mear
g f e d g a b
Suan gan séan bhfuair féin
c d e d b a g g
Ó chuaigh I gcéin mo ghile mear

b d d b a g g
Now the time has come to leave
b d d b a g a
Keep the flame and still believe
b d d b a g g
Know that love will shine through darkness
a b c b a b a g e d
One bright star to light the wave

d d d e g a b
'Sé mo laoch mo ghile mear
c b a b a g e d
'Sé mo Shéasar , gile mear
g f e d g a b
Suan gan séan bhfuair féin
c d e d b a g g
Ó chuaigh I gcéin mo ghile mear