Give the Fiddler a Dram
intermediate
Give the Fiddler a Dram
Doc Watson
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Jam Along
Chord Chart
A x2
DD
G
D
D
G
A
D
B x2
DD
AA
D
G
A
D
Chords used:
A
D
G
Demo Videos
About This Song
Give the Fiddler a Dram is a traditional tune popularized by Doc Watson's flatpicking style. It's a bouncy, rhythmic tune that showcases the interplay between fiddle and guitar, and remains a jam session favorite for its driving energy and accessible structure.