C F C

The pale moon was rising above the green mountain,

D7 G7

The sun was declining beneath the blue sea;

C F C

When I strayed with my love to the pure crystal fountain,

F C G C

That stands in the beautiful Vale of Tralee.

Am E

She was lovely and fair as the rose of the summer,

Am G7

Yet 'twas not her beauty alone that won me;

C F C

Oh no, 'twas the truth in her eyes ever dawning,

F C G C

That made me love Mary, the Rose of Tralee.

C F C

The cool shades of evening their mantle were spreading

D7 G7

And Mary all smiling sat listening to me;

C F C

The moon through the valley her pale rays were shining

F C G C

When I won the heart of the Rose of Tralee.

Am E

She was lovely and fair as the rose of the summer,

Am G7

Yet 'twas not her beauty alone that won me;

C F C

Oh no, 'twas the truth in her eyes ever dawning,

F C G C

That made me love Mary, the Rose of Tralee.

C F C

On the far fields of India, mid war's bloody thunder,

D7 G7

Her voice was a solace and comfort to me,

C F C

But the cold hand of death has now torn us asunder

F C G C

I'm lonely tonight for my Rose of Tralee.

Am E

She was lovely and fair as the rose of the summer,

Am G7

Yet 'twas not her beauty alone that won me;

C F C

Oh no, 'twas the truth in her eyes ever dawning,

F C G C

That made me love Mary, the Rose of Tralee.