Bonaparte's Retreat
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Bonaparte's Retreat
Doc Watson
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Jam Along
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
Chords used:
A
C
D
G
Demo Videos
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.