Paddy on the Turnpike
intermediate
Paddy on the Turnpike
Doc Watson
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Chord Chart
A x2
GG
GG
FF
FF
GG
GG
G
D
GG
B x2
GG
GG
FF
FF
GG
GG
G
D
GG
Chords used:
D
F
G
Demo Videos
About This Song
Paddy on the Turnpike is a traditional Irish reel that Doc Watson popularized in bluegrass circles with his lightning-fast flatpicking arrangement. It's become a jam session staple and a favorite showpiece for demonstrating clean, precise flatpicking technique.