Paddy on the Turnpike
intermediate

Paddy on the Turnpike

Key: G
Chords: 3
Doc Watson

Jam Along

Chord Chart

A x2

G
G
F
F
G
G
G
G

B x2

G
G
F
F
G
G
G
G
Chords used: D F G

Demo Videos

Stuart Duncan, Jerry Douglas & Hot Rize - Paddy on the Turnpike (Live on eTown)

Stuart Duncan, Jerry Douglas & Hot Rize - Paddy on the Turnpike (Live on eTown)

eTown

About This Song

Paddy on the Turnpike is a traditional Irish reel that Doc Watson popularized in bluegrass circles with his lightning-fast flatpicking arrangement. It's become a jam session staple and a favorite showpiece for demonstrating clean, precise flatpicking technique.

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