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Little Bessie chords by
The Stanley Brothers
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Key: F major
Verse 1
Eb
Eb
6

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Hug me closer, closer, mother

Put your arms around me tight

For I'm cold and tired, dear mother

And I feel so strong tonight

Something hurts me here, mother,

like a stone upon my breast.

Oh, I wonder, wonder, mother,

why it is I cannot rest.

Just before the lamps were lighted,

just before the children came,

while the room was very quietly,
D
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Eb
Eb
6

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D
D

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I heard someone call my name,
Eb
Eb
6

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call at once to a window open
D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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On a field of lambs and sheep

Some far out in the brook were drinkin'
D
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Eb
Eb
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Some were lyin' fast asleep

In a moment I was lookin'

On a world so bright and fine

Which was filled with little children,

and they seemed so happy there.

They were singing oh so sweetly,

sweetest songs I'd ever heard.

They were singing, sweeter mother,

than our darling little bird.

Come up here, my little fessy,

come up here and live with me.

Where little children never suffered

Suffered through eternity

Then I thought of all you told me
D
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Of that bright and happy land
Eb
Eb
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I was gone when you called me,

When you came and kissed my hand,

And the mother pressed her closer

To her own dear burdened friend.

On the heart so near it's breakin'
D
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Eb
Eb
6

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Lay the heart so near it's rest

At the solemn hour of midnight

In the darkness calm and deep
D
D

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Lying on her mother's bosom,
Eb
Eb
6

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Little Bessie fell asleep.
D
D

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Chords
  • Eb

    6
  • D

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Little Bessie by The Stanley Brothers is F major.

The primary chords used in Little Bessie are Gb, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Little Bessie is approximately 158 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Little Bessie using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Little Bessie. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Stanley Brothers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Little Bessie to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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