Shady Grove Chords??

[Chris Ennis]

I am looking for the chords and lyrics to a traditional folk song titled
Shady Grove. My father used to play this song when I was a kid, and I
am now teaching myself to play the guitar and I was hoping to learn to
play it. If anyone knows this song or where I could possibly find it
could they please let me know?

Thanks in advance,
Chris

[John McCarty]

The Kingston Trio did a nice version of that song.

John

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[Jomoma5287]

chris- try guitar notes.com. click on tab
( for guitar tablatures). doc watson does a version of this song. if its not on
this link,
buy cd at amazon, or any store. its on 2 or 3 of his cds.

jomoma5287@aol

[Stephen Suffet]

Key of Dm
Small letters are _simplified_ melody notes. In reality you should throw
in lots of grace notes, hammer-ons, pick-offs, slides, slurs, etc. Range
is from C on 5th string 3rd fret up to C on 2nd string 1st fret. If too
high, transpose down to Am. If too low, capo up ad lib. Best of luck.

Dm C Dm
low
d d d d e d c d d e g a
Wish I was in Shady Grove, 'stead of sittin' here,

Dm7 Dm C Dm C Dm
hi hi low
c c a a g e c d d g e d
One arm round a whiskey jug, other round my dear.

Regards,
Steve

[Richard Schluessel]

This is how I play for banjo:

Dm C
Shady Grove, my little love,
Dm
Shady Grove, I know,
F C
Shady Grove, my little love,
Dm
Bound for Shady Grove.

Same for verses. If you'd like lyrics, I've got the Trio's, plus a batch
from Lomax's "North American Folk Songs."

-Eric Schluessel

[Bob Plews]

Hi, Chris

You've been given a number of versions in D minor, which may not be
too good on the guitar if you're just starting out!
It started life as a banjo tune, I think, but try these :

Em D Em
Shady grove, my little love, shady grove ay-oh

Em D Em D Em
Shady grove, my little love, bound for shady grove

Em D Em
I wish I had a big fat horse and corn to feed him on

Em D Em D
Em
Pretty little girl to stay at home and feed him when I'm gone

There are lots of verses - you could even make some up
yourself - it's called the folk process - and if the E minor key
is difficult, try A minor ( Em = Am and D = G, above), or use
a capo! Enjoy your practice and your music!

Best wishes

Bob Plews

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