GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY
written by Robert Blackwell and John Marascalco
performed by Little Richard
tab transcribed by Collins Crapo
(later covered by Creedence Clearwater Revival in the key of E)
(G throughout all verses)
G / / / 2 / / / 3 / / / 4 / / /
C / / / 2 / / / G / / / 2 / / /
D / / / C / / / G / / / 2
CHORUS:
Good golly, Miss Molly
Sure like to ball
C
Good golly, Miss Molly
G
Sure like to ball
D
When you’re rockin’ and a-rollin’
C G
Can you hear your mama call?
Verse 1:
From the early early mornin’ till the early early night
You can see Miss Molly rockin’ at the house of blue lights.
(chorus)
Verse 2:
My mama ‘n’ papa told me «Son, you better watch your step»
If I knew my momma ‘n’ poppa, I’d have to watch my dad myself
(chorus)
(instrumental; same pattern as chorus)
(chorus)
Verse 3:
I’m going to the corner, gonna buy a diamond ring.
Would you pardon me a-kissin’ let me ting-a-ling-a-ling
(chorus)