I'll Tell Me Ma – Easy Picking for DADGAD Guitar (Free TAB)

A simple fingerstyle arrangement of the traditional Irish song “I’ll Tell Me Ma”, arranged for guitar in DADGAD tuning. Free PDF download and audio preview included.

A Lively Irish Classic

I’ll Tell Me Ma, also known as The Belle of Belfast City, is one of Ireland’s best-known traditional songs. With its catchy melody and lively rhythm, it has long been a favourite at sessions, singalongs, and folk music gatherings.

The tune is also great fun to play on the guitar – especially in DADGAD tuning!

An Easy-Picking Arrangement

This arrangement is part of the Easy Picking collection on DADGADTabs.com.

The idea behind Easy Picking is simple: less finger gymnastics, more music.

Rather than trying to squeeze as many notes as possible into an arrangement, the focus is on keeping the melody clear and recognisable while adding just enough accompaniment to make the tune work as a standalone guitar piece.

The result is a straightforward fingerstyle version that is enjoyable to play without requiring complicated finger movements or elaborate techniques.

It’s a good choice for guitarists who are still getting comfortable with DADGAD tuning, but also for more experienced players looking for a relaxed, uncomplicated arrangement.

Listen to the Arrangement

Curious how it sounds?

Listen to the audio track below to hear the complete Easy-Picking arrangement.

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Download the Free Guitar TAB

The complete arrangement is available as a free PDF download, including standard notation and guitar tablature for DADGAD tuning (D–A–D–G–A–D).