New Camptown Races
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New Camptown Races
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Chord Chart
A x2
BbBb
BbBb
EbEb
BbBb
GmGm
GmGm
C7C7
FF
BbBb
BbBb
BbBb
BbBb
GmGm
GmGm
FF
BbBb
B x2
GmGm
GmGm
GmGm
GmGm
CC
CC
C7C7
FF
BbBb
BbBb
EbEb
BbBb
GmGm
GmGm
FF
BbBb
Chords used:
Bb
C
C7
Eb
F
Gm
Demo Videos
Practice Videos
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Jake Howard · 3:29
About This Song
New Camptown Races is a bluegrass fiddle tune that reimagines Stephen Foster's classic "Camptown Races" with more sophisticated harmonies and a driving rhythm. While Foster's original is a simple folk melody, this arrangement in Bb adds jazz-influenced chord substitutions and chromatic movement, making it a favorite showcase piece for adventurous jam players.