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Mandolin tablatures for Mary Had a Little Lamb

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Recomended level: Beginner

"Mary Had a Little Lamb" adapted for the mandolin is an extraordinary piece, perfect for beginner-level players. This iconic nursery rhyme translation captures the simple, captivating melody we all adore. It's an excellent choice that helps build familiarity and confidence with the instrument, while enjoying a piece of childhood nostalgia.



Nursery rhymes are such a great place to start when beginning to learn melodies. They are simple, and many have sung them since they were children. If you are an experienced player, try learning this by ear using our hide notes feature.

  • Mandolin Mary Had a Little Lamb Melody

    Melody

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Simple songs are invaluable learning tools. Dive into this tune and try out a few licks after you get the basic arrangement down. Try singing or speaking the words as you play, it wi...

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  • Mandolin Mary Had a Little Lamb Melody - C

    Melody - C

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Learning a familiar melody in multiple keys is great for your understanding of fretboard layout.

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  • Mandolin Mary Had a Little Lamb Melody - D

    Melody - D

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This melody sounds very sweet in the key of D. Try and use the hide notes feature to learn this by ear.

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Mary Had a Little Lamb lyrics

Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb. Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went. Mary went. Mary went. And everywhere that Mary went, the lamb was sure to go. It followed her to school one day, school one day, school one day. It followed her to school one day, which was against the rule. It made the children laugh and play, laugh and play, laugh and play. It made the children laugh and play to see the lamb at school. And so the teacher sent it out, sent it out, sent it out. And so the teacher sent it out, but still it lingered near. It stood and waited round about, round about, round about. It stood and waited round about, till Mary did appear. “Why does the lamb love Mary so, Mary so, Mary so? Why does the lamb love Mary so?” the little children cry