Tag: Doc Watson
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Wayfaring Stranger — Travis Picking
Travis PickingKey of Am4/4 Time Wayfaring Stranger is a popular folk song that likely originated in the early 19th century. It’s been recorded by many, including notable versions by Johnny Cash, Rhiannon Giddens, Doc Watson, Emmylou Harris, and Trace Adkins. I played it in the key of Am, with Travis picking fingerstyle accompaniment (alternating thumb).
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They Call the Wind Mariah — Travis Picking
“They Call the Wind Maria” was written by Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe for their 1951 Broadway musical, Paint Your Wagon. It became a favorite of folksingers in the 1960s and was recorded by The Kingston Trio, The Smothers Brothers, and Doc Watson among others. This song uses “Travis Picking” fingerstyle accompaniment on the…
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Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright — Travis Picking
Travis PickingKey of F4/4 Time “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” by Bob Dylan is a bittersweet folk song about moving on from a failed relationship. The lyrics reflect a mix of resignation, regret, and quiet defiance as the narrator acknowledges that their love is over. Rather than expressing anger, the song conveys a sense…
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It’s a Crazy World — Travis Picking
“It’s a Crazy World” was written by singer-songwriter Mac McAnally when he was just 16 years old. It wasn’t a huge hit although it did reach #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s been a favorite of mine since I heard Doc Watson’s version on his 1978 album, “Look Away.”
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