Maggie In The Wood will be the first polka of a set of three that we will be learning this term. It is a very popular tune and known widely known in music sessions. Practice the tune played slowly until you build up confidence before moving on to the faster version.

Maggie In The Wood played slowly

first part

• B A G d   G A B E | E G’ E D   B A G A | B A A
• B A G d   G A B E | E G’ E D   B A B G G

second part

• D G’ F# E   D B E E | G’ E D B   A G A B | A A
• D G’ F# E   D B E E | G’ E D B   A B G G

Maggie In The Wood played at polka speed

Maggie In The Wood & Denis Doodys Polka Set

first part

• | d f# A | D C# B A | B e e f# | G f#  e |
• | d f# A | D C# B A | B E B C# | D D ||

second part

• | E B E B | E B B C# | D A D A | D A A |
• | E B E B | E B B C# | D B A f# | e e ||