Bonaparte's Retreat

Bonaparte's Retreat

Doc Watson

Key Chords A C D G

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Chord Chart

A x2

DD

DD

DD

DD

B

DD

DD

AA

AA

DD

DD

AA

DD

C x2

C G

DD

C G

DD

Backing Track

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About This Song

Bonaparte's Retreat is a classic fiddle tune that's been a staple of old-time and bluegrass music for generations. Doc Watson's flatpicked version helped popularize it in bluegrass circles, and it remains a jam session favorite. The tune has a driving, melodic quality that makes it fun for all instruments.

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