Johnny Loves Molly

Slip jig · 9/8 · D major

Johnny Loves Molly is a traditional Irish slip jig in nine-eight time and the key of D major, though its specific composer and exact historical origins remain unrecorded. Like many tunes in this genre, it features the characteristic flowing, tripartite rhythm of the slip jig, making it well-suited for spirited step dancing. Because detailed historical associations for the tune are not established, musicians typically approach it with a lively tempo and traditional phrasing that highlights its bounding dance meter.

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