R
intermediate

Roanoke

Key: G
Chords: 3

Jam Along

Chord Chart

A x2

G
G
G
D
G
G
G
D

B x2

G
G
C
C
G
G
D
G
Chords used: C D G

About This Song

Roanoke is a traditional bluegrass song in the key of G. With just 3 chords, it's one of the more accessible tunes in the bluegrass repertoire.

Classic two-part structure (A and B sections). Most bluegrass instrumentals follow this form—play the A part, then the B part, and repeat.

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