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Ole Slew Foot Mandolin Tabs

Jim and Jesse

Ole Slew Foot Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Dive into the vibrant world of bluegrass with "Ole Slew Foot" for Mandolin. Originating from the iconic Jim & Jesse, this arrangement presents players of all levels with a compelling melody to master. The piece wonderfully bridges traditional roots and a contemporary feel, making it an excellent addition for any mandolin player aiming to expand their repertoire. Perfect for lovers of melody and bluegrass tradition!



Start with the melody. Try and sing or speak the words as you play. This does wonders for your memory and musicality. Then try out a lick or two. The Bluegrass arrangement will give you some extra challenge.

Learn how to play Ole Slew Foot on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Ole Slew Foot Melody

    Melody

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    A basic melody for Ole Slew foot. This one is a bit simplified, but it's still all about "playing the syllables". So learning to sing or speak the words and syllables as you play is ...

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  • Mandolin Ole Slew Foot Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    Simple, sweet and a whole lotta fun! Try out some licks to add some extra flair to this great tune. Try and practice your rhythm as well as your lead. Learning to switch between lead...

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Ole Slew Foot lyrics

High on the mountain tell me what you see

Bear tracks bear tracks lookin' back at me

Better get your rifle boy before it's too late

Cause the bear's got a little pig and headed through the gate



CHORUS

He's big around the middle and he's broad across the rump

Runnin' ninety miles an hour takin' thirty feet a jump

Ain't never been caught he ain't never been treed

And some folks say he look a lot like me



I saved up my money and I bought me some bees

And they started makin' honey way up in the trees

Cut down the trees but my honey's all gone

Old Slew Foot's done made himself at home



CHORUS

Winter's comin' on and it's twenty below

And the river's froze over so where can he go

We'll chase him up the gully then we'll run him in the well

And shoot him in the bottom just to listen to him yell



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