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Jambalya (On the Bayou) Guitar Tabs

Hank Williams

Jambalya (On the Bayou) Guitar Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

A country classic written by the one and only Hank Williams.

Learn how to play Jambalya (On the Bayou) on Guitar with this selection of tablatures:

  • Guitar Jambalya (On the Bayou) Melody

    Melody

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

    This is a great simplified melody for Jambalaya. The lyrics are included in the tab. Learn them! It will help you memorize the song and internalize the melody in an instinctual way. ...

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  • Guitar Jambalya (On the Bayou) Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This tune is a bunch of fun to play in the bluegrass style. Check out the licks to add some spice to this Jambalaya.

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  • Guitar Jambalya (On the Bayou) Hank Williams Style

    Hank Williams Style

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

    This arrangement is based on the way Hank Williams would sing. The rhythmic syncopation is much more complex than the more basic melody version. There are more fretted notes being us...

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: 'Jambalaya (On the Bayou)' provides you with an enriching educational experience by offering a variety of flatpicking guitar tabs in Bluegrass, Melody, and Hank Williams Styles. Specially crafted for intermediate players, these tabs aim to fine-tune your abilities and broaden your musical perspectives. The course strongly leverages key features of the Tunefox platform to maximize your learning outcome.

Tools for Creative Learning: The learning tools available on this platform effectively boost your creativity and deepen your understanding of the song's arrangement. The Lick Switcher is a crucial add-on that significantly enhances the learning process. It allows you to add new licks and view the song from different angles, thereby inspiring new interpretations. Another standout tool is the Arrange Slider which enables you to adjust the song's difficulty level and tone based on your comfort and learning pace.

Practice Tools: Actively practicing with these tools can greatly amplify your learning. You can adjust the tempo according to your skill level, use backing tracks for playing along, and leverage the Speed Up Function to challenge yourself as you progress. The Hide notes feature is especially useful in learning by ear and improving your auditory skills.

Practice Tips: When practicing, remember to start slowly to ensure a solid grasp on the fundamentals. Gradually increase your pace as you become more comfortable with the piece. This approach will keep you engaged while also shaping your skill set positively. Persistence and consistency are key; keep practicing until you achieve your desired level of proficiency.

Jambalya (On the Bayou) lyrics

Goodbye, Joe, he gotta go, me oh my oh He gotta go-pole the pirogue go down the Bayou His Yvonne the sweetest one, me oh my oh Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou Thibodaux, Fontaineaux the place is buzzin' A kin-folk come to see Yvonne by the dozen Dressed in style, the go hog wild, me oh my oh Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo For tonight, I'm a-gonna see my, my cher au mi-oh Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou Settle down far from town get him a pirogue And he'll catch all the fish in the Bayou Swap his mom to buy Yvonne what she need-oh Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo For tonight, I'm a-gonna see my, my cher au mi-oh Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo For tonight, I'm a-gonna see my, my cher au mi-oh Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo (hee-haw) For tonight, I'm a-gonna see my, my cher au mi-oh Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo For tonight, I'm a-gonna see my, my cher au mi-oh Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou