Molly by John Denver Capo 4 C 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 C 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) Cm Ride a windy box car Em See a thousand children young and old Dm Oh that grease paint smile Am Can hide your soul Cm Here comes a carrousel Guess which town it is Em Feel the thrill! Dm Grease paint covers everything F 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 F 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 Dm Riff e-------------| B-------------| G-------------| D-0--3--2--0--| A-------------| E-------------| ~ Dan www.TAB6.com