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Good Golly Miss Molly

· by Little Richard

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Lyrics

Good gol ly Miss (F7)Mol ly,

sure likes to ball.

Good gol ly Miss (Bb7)Mol ly,

sure likes to ball.

When you’re rock in’ and a (C7)roll in’,

can’t hear your mom ma (F7)call.

From the (F)ear ly, ear ly morn in’ (Bb7)to the (F)ear ly, ear ly night, (Bb7)when I (F)call, (CN.C.)Miss Mol ly’s rock in’ at the (F)House (CN.C.)of Blue Lights.

Good gol ly (F)Miss (Bb7)Mol ly,

sure likes to (F7)ball.

mond ring.

When you’re rock in’ and a (C7)roll in’,

can’t hear your mom ma (F7)call.

(F)Mom ma, Pop pa told me, (Bb7)“Son, you’d (F)bet ter watch your step.” (Bb7)If they (F)knew (CN.C.)a bout Miss Mol ly, have to (F)watch (CN.C.)my Pop my Go ing to (F)the (Bb7)cor ner,

gon buy a (F7)dia mond ring.

When she hugs me and kiss (C7)es me,

makes me a ling a (F7)call.

(F7)ling.

Good Golly Miss Molly by Little Richard — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Golly Miss Molly” by Little Richard in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 150 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Good Golly Miss Molly" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Good Golly Miss Molly"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Good Golly Miss Molly" use?: Just 6 chords: Bb7, C, C7, Eb, F, F7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Little Richard songs work for kids?: Try "TUTTI FRUTTI", "LONG TALL SALLY", "RIP IT UP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.