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Clawhammer banjo tablatures for The Cuckoo

Traditional

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #clawhammer, #banjo, #old-time, #repertoire,

A classic Old-Time tune.

  • Clawhammer banjo The Cuckoo Clawhammer

    Clawhammer

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      A
    • Tempo
      115 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGCD

    This version of the Cuckoo is played with standard Clawhammer fare with a dash of drop-thumb. It's for the solo section only. There's some great licks to explore here. Make sure to c...

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  • Clawhammer banjo The Cuckoo Clarence Ashley Transcription

    Clarence Ashley Transcription

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGCD

    This is a transcription of Clarence Ashley's playing. His version of the tune is one a lot of players study when learning it. This arrangement has the lead in the A section and the b...

    Clawhammer banjo The Cuckoo Clarence Ashley Transcription
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The Cuckoo lyrics

Gonna build me a log cabin On a mountian so high So I can see Willie As he goes on by Um hmm hmm Oh the coo-coo is a pretty bird She wobbles when she flies She never hollers coo-coo 'Til the fourth day of July I've played cards in England I've played cards in Spain I'll bet you ten dollars I'll beat you next game Jack of diamonds, Jack of diamonds I've known you from old Now you've robbed my poor pockets Of my silver and my gold Um hmm hmm I've played cards in England I've played cards in Spain I'll bet you ten dollars I beat you this game Oh the coo-coo is a pretty bird She wobbles when she flies She never hollers coo-coo 'Til the fourth day of July