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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · E · D
The first song every banjo player learns. A driving bluegrass standard with three chords and a memorable melody.
Clawhammer Pattern
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Tip: On banjo, play this using clawhammer or three-finger picking style. The melody is on the first two strings with the 5th string drone.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
I got a gal at the head of the creek,
A E
Go up to see her ’bout the middle of the week.
A D
Kiss her on the mouth just as sweet as any wine,
A E A
Wraps herself around me like a sweet pertater vine.
Chorus
A
Goin’ up Cripple Creek, goin’ in a run,
A E
Goin’ up Cripple Creek to have a little fun.
A D
Goin’ up Cripple Creek, goin’ in a whirl,
A E A
Goin’ up Cripple Creek to see my girl.