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Song of the South Banjo Tabs

Tom T. Hall

Song of the South Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Learn how to play Song of the South on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Song of the South Melody

    Melody

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    Learn to play the melody for Song of the South! In this arrangement you'll learn to "play the syllables". If you know the words and can sing along with the song you'll be a step ahea...

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  • Banjo Song of the South Scruggs

    Scruggs

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      85 bpm
    • Tuning
      gCGBD

    Made famous by the band Alabama, made crunchy and even more awesome by the banjo playing of Mr. Earl Scruggs!

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  • Banjo Song of the South Backup

    Backup

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      85 bpm
    • Tuning
      gCGBD

    Drop that D string down to C and have a ball with this classic tune.

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Practicing Tips

Delve into the heart-wrenching melodies and intricate patterns of the 'Song of the South' with the help of this comprehensive learning resource, perfectly adapted for beginners. Offering readers an array of bluegrass banjo tablatures in three distinctive styles – Scruggs, Melody, and Backup – it aids in developing a fundamental skill set quickly and effectively.


Unleash your creativity and stimulate flexibility with our innovative Tunefox platform. One of the key features you'll learn to use is the Lickswitcher tool. This handy mechanism allows you to switch licks within individual measures, taking your learning experience to new heights by encouraging creativeness in your style.


Don't worry about where your skills currently stand! The Arrange slider is here to help you adjust the difficulty and tone of the song to match your comfort zone. Not just that, it also allows you to subtly change the song according to your musical tastes, making learning more enjoyable.


For those of you who learn more through hearing, the learning material also includes a valuable tool, the 'Hide notes' slider. The slider lets you hide specific notes, pushing you to learn the tune by ear, thereby elevating your auditory learning skills. This method of active listening boosts musical intuition and memory, crucial elements in becoming a proficient musician.


Last but not least, some tips for practicing! Practice at a slow tempo first to allow yourself time to learn exactly where your fingers should be placed. Once you have a solid understanding, gradually increase the tempo. Also, try practicing in different settings. You will find that the ambiance can influence how you connect with the music and could yield a new perspective or inspire more creativity in your playing.


Song of the South lyrics

Song, song of the south Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth Gone, gone with the wind There ain't nobody lookin' back again Cotton on the roadside, cotton in the ditch We all picked the cotton but we never got rich Daddy was a veteran, a southern democrat They ought to get a rich man to vote like that Sing it Song, song of the south Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth Gone, gone with the wind There ain't nobody lookin' back again Well somebody told us Wall Street fell But we were so poor that we couldn't tell Cotton was short and the weeds were tall But Mr. Roosevelt's a gonna save us all Well momma got sick and daddy got down The county got the farm and they moved to town Papa got a job with the TVA He bought a washin' machine and then a Chevrolet Sing it Song, song of the south Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth Gone, gone with the wind There ain't nobody lookin' back again Play it Sing it Song, song of the south Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth Gone, gone with the wind There ain't nobody lookin' back again Song, song of the south Gone, gone with the wind Song, song of the south Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth Song, song of the south Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth Song, song of the south Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth Gone, gone with the wind Ain't nobody lookin' back again Song, song of the south Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth Gone, gone with the wind Ain't nobody lookin' back again Song, song of the south Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth