If Your Irish Come Into The Parlor Chords Lyrics
Written by Shaun Glenville and Frank Miller, the youtube video is of Ruby Murray who only sings the chorus of the song and then repeats it. This is a typical St. Patrick's Day song. The easy to play guitar tab / chords are in chordpro format. I have also given the chords for the Ruby Murray version. The sheet music is included with a version in PDF for downloading. Other songs by Ruby Murray include The Humor Is On My Now Song .
The tin whistle notes to If You're Irish is in the ''Updates'' version of the ebooks here .
About The Song.
this song is the musical equivalent of an Irish front door flung open with a pint in one hand and a hug in the other. It’s a proud anthem of Irish inclusion — as long as you’re one of the tribe, mind you.
It begins with:
If you’re Irish, come into the parlour — there's a welcome there for you!
Which is Irish code for:
“Come in, sit down, have tea, have whiskey, stay forever, and don’t mind the dog.”
You could be Timothy, Pat, or even someone named Gerald Fitzsomething — doesn’t matter — if you’ve one drop of Irish blood (or can fake it), you’re family.
Whether you hail from the Mountains of Mourne or Killarney’s lakes, Ireland stretches like a patchwork quilt — and there’s a space on it for everyone.
They’ll sing, they’ll cheer, and they’ll fuss over you — because in the Irish psyche, there’s no such thing as “just visiting.” You’re adopted on arrival.
Then comes Verse 1, which introduces our hero:
Patrick John Molloy — a lovable chancer from Limerick who went off to the U.S. to “try his luck.”
Which probably means escaping:
If you’re Irish — this is the place for you.
Which is the politest way of saying:
“Yanks can knock all they want, but the Irish get priority seating.”
Then Verse 2 delivers a gem of Irish in-law comedy:
Patrick loves his wife — grand woman, lovely creature.
But the mother-in-law? Ah now, that’s another story.
A tongue sharper than a butcher’s knife
and an attitude that could sour milk from 50 paces.
When she gets herself into trouble for mouthing off --
six policemen needed to escort her to court (which sounds about right).
She’s sentenced to a month in jail --
and Patrick lights up like a stained glass window at Easter.
So grateful for the peace and quiet,
he writes to the judge:
“Sir… I’m much obliged to you!”
Meaning:
“You’ve given me the best present since marriage — 30 days of bliss.”
In short, this song is:
We laugh, we sing, we love… and we’ll cheerfully imprison the mother-in-law if needed.
And truly…
If you’re Irish — this IS the place for you.
this song is the musical equivalent of an Irish front door flung open with a pint in one hand and a hug in the other. It’s a proud anthem of Irish inclusion — as long as you’re one of the tribe, mind you.
It begins with:
If you’re Irish, come into the parlour — there's a welcome there for you!
Which is Irish code for:
“Come in, sit down, have tea, have whiskey, stay forever, and don’t mind the dog.”
You could be Timothy, Pat, or even someone named Gerald Fitzsomething — doesn’t matter — if you’ve one drop of Irish blood (or can fake it), you’re family.
Whether you hail from the Mountains of Mourne or Killarney’s lakes, Ireland stretches like a patchwork quilt — and there’s a space on it for everyone.
They’ll sing, they’ll cheer, and they’ll fuss over you — because in the Irish psyche, there’s no such thing as “just visiting.” You’re adopted on arrival.
Then comes Verse 1, which introduces our hero:
Patrick John Molloy — a lovable chancer from Limerick who went off to the U.S. to “try his luck.”
Which probably means escaping:
- unemployment
- relatives
- and a priest who was VERY interested in whether he’d considered the seminary
If you’re Irish — this is the place for you.
Which is the politest way of saying:
“Yanks can knock all they want, but the Irish get priority seating.”
Then Verse 2 delivers a gem of Irish in-law comedy:
Patrick loves his wife — grand woman, lovely creature.
But the mother-in-law? Ah now, that’s another story.
A tongue sharper than a butcher’s knife
and an attitude that could sour milk from 50 paces.
When she gets herself into trouble for mouthing off --
six policemen needed to escort her to court (which sounds about right).
She’s sentenced to a month in jail --
and Patrick lights up like a stained glass window at Easter.
So grateful for the peace and quiet,
he writes to the judge:
“Sir… I’m much obliged to you!”
Meaning:
“You’ve given me the best present since marriage — 30 days of bliss.”
In short, this song is:
- warm-hearted
- cheeky
- welcoming
- mischievous
- and perfectly Irish
We laugh, we sing, we love… and we’ll cheerfully imprison the mother-in-law if needed.
And truly…
If you’re Irish — this IS the place for you.
If your Irish come into the parlor lyrics
“If You’re Irish, Come into the Parlour” is a lively Irish music-hall song (made famous by Mrs. Agnes Wright / Florrie Forde) that suits a cheerful pub-style rhythm in G Major.
Here’s the full version with chords on all verses and an easy, authentic strumming pattern. ☘️
🎵 If You’re Irish, Come into the Parlour
Key: G Major
Tempo: Moderate & bright (≈ 100–110 bpm, “pub singalong” pace)
Time Signature: 4/4
🎸 Strumming Pattern (lively Irish pub rhythm)
↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
Count: 1 2 & & 3 & 4 &
Keep it bouncy and percussive — light downstrokes on 1 and 2, emphasize the upstrokes on “& 3 & 4 &.”
If you want a more old-time feel, you can also use:
Bass – Down – Up – Down – Up
🎶 Lyrics with Chords
Chorus
[G]If [D]you're [G]Irish come into the [A7]parlor,
There's a [D]welcome there for [G]you;
[Am]If [G]your [D7]name is [G]Timothy or Pat,
So [D]long as you [Dm]come from [A]Ireland,
There's a [D]welcome on the mat,
If you [G]come from the Mountains of [A7]Mourne,
Or Kil[D7]lar[D]ney's lakes so [G]blue,
We'll sing you a song and we'll [D7]make [G]a [D]fuss,
[G]Whoever you are, you are [D7]one of us,
If you're [G]Irish, [Am7]this is the [D7]place for [G]you!
Verse 1
[D]In sweet [G]Lim’rick Town, they say,
Lived a chap named [Am7]Patrick [D]John Mol[G]loy.
Once he sailed to U.S.A.
His [A7]luck in foreign parts he thought he’d [D]try.
Now he’s [D7]made his name, and is a wealthy [G]man,
[D]He [Em]put a bit a[A7]way for a rainy [B]day;
So if you gaze upon
The [D]house of [A]Patrick [D]John,
You’ll [A]find a [A7]notice that goes [D]on [A7]to [D]say:
→ (Go back to CHORUS)
Verse 2
[D]Patrick loved the [G]girl he wed,
But he could not stand his [Am7]Ma-in-[D]law a[G]t all.
Once with joy he turned quite red,
When [A7]she got into trouble through her [D]jaw.
Six police they [D7]had to take her to the [G]Court,
[D]She [Em]was informed a[A7]month she would have to [B]do,
So Patrick quickly wrote
Up to the [D]Judge a [A]note,
Ex[A]plaining, “[A7]Sir, I’m much obliged to [D]you!”
→ (Final CHORUS – big finish, repeat last line)
If you’re [G]Irish, [Am7]this is the [D7]place for [G]you! (x2)
☘️ Performance Tips
Feel: Play it bright and lilting — like a cheerful pub singalong.
Transition: End each verse on D, then lift into the G of the chorus.
Optional ending: End with a slow, triumphant final G chord (strum once and let ring).
Audience cue: On the last chorus, shout or tap the beat — it’s a great crowd pleaser!
☘️ Intro & Outro for “If You’re Irish, Come into the Parlour”
Key: G Major
Tempo: 100–110 bpm (bright & bouncy)
Time Signature: 4/4
🎸 Strumming Pattern (same as the song)
↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
Count: 1 2 & & 3 & 4 &
Keep it energetic and crisp, with light accents on beats 2 and 4 (like a jig rhythm).
🎵 4-Bar Intro (play before first chorus)
You can hum or whistle the chorus melody softly over this progression:
| G | D7 | G | A7 D7 G |
Suggested strumming:
Play the first two bars lightly, then grow louder by bar 3, and hit the last bar strong to cue the first line:
“If you’re Irish, come into the parlour…”
Optional fancy ending for the intro:
On the last bar, strum A7 once and then D7 → G quickly (a little Irish "turnaround" feel).
🎵 4-Bar Outro (play after the last line)
After:
“If you’re Irish, this is the place for you!”
Play this progression once, slowing down slightly near the end (ritardando):
| G | C | D7 | G |
Final bar:
Give one strong downstroke on G and let it ring.
Optionally add a quick “Irish ending flourish”:
🎸 Final Tag:
Strum: G (one downstroke) → quick up-down on D7 → finish on G (ring out).
🎶 Full Flow Example
Intro – 4 bars
Chorus – Sing with energy
Verses → Chorus (as written)
Final Chorus – big and joyful
Outro – slow down last line and strum final G
Here’s the full version with chords on all verses and an easy, authentic strumming pattern. ☘️
🎵 If You’re Irish, Come into the Parlour
Key: G Major
Tempo: Moderate & bright (≈ 100–110 bpm, “pub singalong” pace)
Time Signature: 4/4
🎸 Strumming Pattern (lively Irish pub rhythm)
↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
Count: 1 2 & & 3 & 4 &
Keep it bouncy and percussive — light downstrokes on 1 and 2, emphasize the upstrokes on “& 3 & 4 &.”
If you want a more old-time feel, you can also use:
Bass – Down – Up – Down – Up
🎶 Lyrics with Chords
Chorus
[G]If [D]you're [G]Irish come into the [A7]parlor,
There's a [D]welcome there for [G]you;
[Am]If [G]your [D7]name is [G]Timothy or Pat,
So [D]long as you [Dm]come from [A]Ireland,
There's a [D]welcome on the mat,
If you [G]come from the Mountains of [A7]Mourne,
Or Kil[D7]lar[D]ney's lakes so [G]blue,
We'll sing you a song and we'll [D7]make [G]a [D]fuss,
[G]Whoever you are, you are [D7]one of us,
If you're [G]Irish, [Am7]this is the [D7]place for [G]you!
Verse 1
[D]In sweet [G]Lim’rick Town, they say,
Lived a chap named [Am7]Patrick [D]John Mol[G]loy.
Once he sailed to U.S.A.
His [A7]luck in foreign parts he thought he’d [D]try.
Now he’s [D7]made his name, and is a wealthy [G]man,
[D]He [Em]put a bit a[A7]way for a rainy [B]day;
So if you gaze upon
The [D]house of [A]Patrick [D]John,
You’ll [A]find a [A7]notice that goes [D]on [A7]to [D]say:
→ (Go back to CHORUS)
Verse 2
[D]Patrick loved the [G]girl he wed,
But he could not stand his [Am7]Ma-in-[D]law a[G]t all.
Once with joy he turned quite red,
When [A7]she got into trouble through her [D]jaw.
Six police they [D7]had to take her to the [G]Court,
[D]She [Em]was informed a[A7]month she would have to [B]do,
So Patrick quickly wrote
Up to the [D]Judge a [A]note,
Ex[A]plaining, “[A7]Sir, I’m much obliged to [D]you!”
→ (Final CHORUS – big finish, repeat last line)
If you’re [G]Irish, [Am7]this is the [D7]place for [G]you! (x2)
☘️ Performance Tips
Feel: Play it bright and lilting — like a cheerful pub singalong.
Transition: End each verse on D, then lift into the G of the chorus.
Optional ending: End with a slow, triumphant final G chord (strum once and let ring).
Audience cue: On the last chorus, shout or tap the beat — it’s a great crowd pleaser!
☘️ Intro & Outro for “If You’re Irish, Come into the Parlour”
Key: G Major
Tempo: 100–110 bpm (bright & bouncy)
Time Signature: 4/4
🎸 Strumming Pattern (same as the song)
↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
Count: 1 2 & & 3 & 4 &
Keep it energetic and crisp, with light accents on beats 2 and 4 (like a jig rhythm).
🎵 4-Bar Intro (play before first chorus)
You can hum or whistle the chorus melody softly over this progression:
| G | D7 | G | A7 D7 G |
Suggested strumming:
Play the first two bars lightly, then grow louder by bar 3, and hit the last bar strong to cue the first line:
“If you’re Irish, come into the parlour…”
Optional fancy ending for the intro:
On the last bar, strum A7 once and then D7 → G quickly (a little Irish "turnaround" feel).
🎵 4-Bar Outro (play after the last line)
After:
“If you’re Irish, this is the place for you!”
Play this progression once, slowing down slightly near the end (ritardando):
| G | C | D7 | G |
Final bar:
Give one strong downstroke on G and let it ring.
Optionally add a quick “Irish ending flourish”:
🎸 Final Tag:
Strum: G (one downstroke) → quick up-down on D7 → finish on G (ring out).
🎶 Full Flow Example
Intro – 4 bars
Chorus – Sing with energy
Verses → Chorus (as written)
Final Chorus – big and joyful
Outro – slow down last line and strum final G
If Your Irish Come Into The Parlor Chords Chords in the key of D
[D]If [A]you're [D]Irish come into the [E7]parlor,
There's a [A]welcome there for [D]you;
[Em]If [D]your [A7]name is [D]Timothy or Pat,
So [A]long as you [Am]come from [E]Ireland,
There's a [A]welcome on the mat,
If You[D] come from the Mountains of [E7]Mourne,
Or Kil[A7]lar[A]ney's lakes so [D]blue,
We'll sing you a song and we'll [A7]make [D]a [A]fuss,
[D]Whoever you are you are [A7]one of us,
If you're [D]Irish, [Em7]this is the [A7]place for [D]you
[A]In sweet [D]Lim'rick Town, they say,
Lived a chap named [Em7]Patrick [A]John Mol[D]loy.
Once he sailed to U.S.A.
His [E7]luck in foreign parts he thought he'd [A]try.
Now he's [A7]made his name, and is a wealthy [D]man,
[A]He [Bm]put a bit a[E7]way for a rainy [F#]day;
So if you gaze upon
The [A]house of [E]Patrick [A]John,
You'll [E]find a [E7]notice that goes [A]on [E7]to [A]say:
[D]If [A]you're [D]Irish come into the [E7]parlor,
There's a [A]welcome there for [D]you;
[Em]If [D]your [A7]name is [D]Timothy or Pat,
So [A]long as you [Am]come from [E]Ireland,
There's a [A]welcome on the mat,
If You[D] come from the Mountains of [E7]Mourne,
Or Kil[A7]lar[A]ney's lakes so [D]blue,
We'll sing you a song and we'll [A7]make [D]a [A]fuss,
[D]Whoever you are you are [A7]one of us,
If you're [D]Irish, [Em7]this is the [A7]place for [D]you
[A]In sweet [D]Lim'rick Town, they say,
Lived a chap named [Em7]Patrick [A]John Mol[D]loy.
Once he sailed to U.S.A.
His [E7]luck in foreign parts he thought he'd [A]try.
Now he's [A7]made his name, and is a wealthy [D]man,
[A]He [Bm]put a bit a[E7]way for a rainy [F#]day;
So if you gaze upon
The [A]house of [E]Patrick [A]John,
You'll [E]find a [E7]notice that goes [A]on [E7]to [A]say:
,
Here's the chords for the Ruby Murry version
[Em]If you're [D]Irish come into the [G#m]par[Em]lor,
There's a welcome [A]there for [D]you;
If your [G]name is [D]Timothy or Pat,
So [C#m]long as you come from Ireland,
There's a [A]welcome on the mat,
If You[D] come from the Mountains of [G#m]Mour[Em]ne,
Or Killarney's [Bbm]lakes so blue[Em],
We'll [D]sing you a song and we'll make a fuss,
Whoever you are you are [Em]one of us,
If you're [D]Irish, this is the place for you[Bbm]
[Em]If you're [D]Irish come into the [G#m]par[Em]lor,
There's a welcome [A]there for [D]you;
If your [G]name is [D]Timothy or Pat,
So [C#m]long as you come from Ireland,
There's a [A]welcome on the mat,
If You[D] come from the Mountains of [G#m]Mour[Em]ne,
Or Killarney's [Bbm]lakes so blue[Em],
We'll [D]sing you a song and we'll make a fuss,
Whoever you are you are [Em]one of us,
If you're [D]Irish, this is the place for you[Bbm]
If Your Irish Come Into The Parlor Chords Sheet Music Notes
Below is the ebook list of Irish Folk Songs with guitar chords
in 3 keys. Price €8.90 and I'll email the ebook after purchase .
The chords are suited to ukulele, banjo or mandolin also.
Martin
in 3 keys. Price €8.90 and I'll email the ebook after purchase .
The chords are suited to ukulele, banjo or mandolin also.
Martin
Old Irish Parlor
