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Molly

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Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

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Capo 4
CWhen I was a young man, I ran away from home
                        Dm( Dmriff)
I went to join the circus
Went to see the Fcotton candy Gwhirl
And make me lots of Cmoney C/Bon my Amown
For CMolly, oC/Bh my Ampretty Molly
But she's F/Cwaiting all aClone
F/CSomeday soon I Cwill reFturn Gto hCerCmaj7  
CThen I made the big time, Bright lights show biz!
                       Dm( Dmriff)         
I'm really in the circus!
There's only Fone thing Gwrong;
I haven't saved a Cpenny C/Bon my Amown
For CMolly, oC/Bh my Ampretty Molly
But she's F/Cwriting every Cday
F/CMolly underCstands so Fit's GokCayCmaj7  
(This section isn't entirely accurate to John Denver's version but it sounds fine)
CmRide a windy box car
See a thousand children Emyoung and old
DmOh that grease paint smile
Can Amhide your soul
CmHere comes a carrousel
Guess which town it is
FEmeel the thrill!
DmGrease paint covers everything
But wFinter's chill
  C   Dm   F   G   C  C/ B   Am   C   C/B   Am   F   C   F   C  Cmaj7  
(Slowly)
                        Dm( Dmriff)
I'm reading Molly's letter
The ink is Ffading
GAnd the page is turning Cyellow
C/BLong aAmgo I Cpromised MollyC/B  Am  
Don't you know FIC  
FI will close my Ceyes and Fgo Gto CherCmaj7  C  
 DmRiff 
e-------------|
B-------------|
G-------------|
D-0--3--2--0--|
A-------------|
E-------------|
 ~ Dan

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Molly

by John Denver

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Capo 4

When I was a young man, I ran away from home

Dm Dm

( riff)

I went to join the circus

F G

Went to see the cotton candy whirl

C C/B Am

And make me lots of money on my own

C C/B Am

For Molly, oh my pretty Molly

F/C C

But she's waiting all alone

F/C C F G C Cmaj7

Someday soon I will return to her

Then I made the big time, Bright lights show biz!

Dm Dm

( riff)

I'm really in the circus!

F G

There's only one thing wrong;

C C/B Am

I haven't saved a penny on my own

C C/B Am

For Molly, oh my pretty Molly

F/C C

But she's writing every day

F/C C F G C Cmaj7

Molly understands so it's okay

(This section isn't entirely accurate to John Denver's version but it sounds fine)

Ride a windy box car

See a thousand children young and old

Oh that grease paint smile

Can hide your soul

Here comes a carrousel

Guess which town it is

Feel the thrill!

Grease paint covers everything

But winter's chill

C Dm F G C C B Am C C/B Am F C F C Cmaj7

(Slowly)

Dm Dm

( riff)

I'm reading Molly's letter

The ink is fading

G C

And the page is turning yellow

C/B Am C C/B Am

Long ago I promised Molly

F C

Don't you know I

F C F G C Cmaj7 C

I will close my eyes and go to her

Riff

e-------------|

B-------------|

G-------------|

D-0--3--2--0--|

A-------------|

E-------------|

~ Dan

About Molly Chords by John Denver

Learn how to play Molly by John Denver with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Molly chords”, “Molly guitar chords”, or “John Denver Molly chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Molly chords and for experienced players who want accurate Molly lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm, F, G, C/B, Am.

FAQ — Molly by John Denver

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What key is "Molly" in?

The chords for "Molly" show the original chord names (including C, Dm, F, G, C/B, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.