Intro E E A A 
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[Verso 1]

       A            A7 
Oh, potatoes and molasses 
 D    
If you want some, oh, just ask us 
          D        E       D            E 
They're warm and soft like puppies in socks 
 E                     E7 
Filled with cream and candy rocks 


[Verso 2]


       A           A7 
Oh, potatoes and molasses 
 D                                         
They're so much sweeter than algebra classes 
          D          E 
If your stomach is grumblin' 
           D              E 
And your mouth starts a-mumblin' 
 E                     
There is only one thing 
               E7 
To keep your brain from crumblin' 


[Verso 3]


       A            A7 
Oh, potatoes and molasses 
 D  
If you can't see 'em, put on your glasses 
          D         E            D           E 
They're shiny and large like a fisherman's barge 
 E 
You know you've eat enough 
           E7 
When you start seeing stars 


[Verso 4]


 A                 A7 
Oh, potatoes and molasses 
 D 
It's the only thing left on your task list 
          D         E             D       E 
They're short and stout to make everyone shout 
      E             E7    A 
For, potatoes and molasses