Molly Metcalfe
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Am E
Old Molly Metcalfe counting sheep
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she counted
Am E
Up upon Swaledale steep and bleak
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she said.
Am E
Grow little sheep come hail come snow
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she counted
Am E
Fine warm wool for a gentleman's shoulderblades
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she said.
Am E
Over the heather when the weather is cold
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she counted
Am E
Stiff Molly Metcalfe goes bow-leggedly
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she said.
Am E
Grow little sheep, come hail come rain
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she counted
Am E
Fine warm wool for a lady's counterpane,
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she said.
Am E
On her back in the bracken with frozen bones
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she counted
Am E
Daft Molly Metcalfe sings alone
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she said.
Am E
Grow little sheep, come death come dark
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she counted
Am E
No such wool for Old Molly Metcalfe,
Am E Am
Yan tan tether mether pip she said.
How to play Molly Metcalfe
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.