Roanoke
intermediate
Roanoke
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Chord Chart
A x2
GG
GG
GG
D
G
GG
GG
GG
D
G
B x2
GG
GG
CC
CC
GG
GG
DD
GG
Chords used:
C
D
G
About This Song
Roanoke is a traditional bluegrass song in the key of G. With just 3 chords, it's one of the more accessible tunes in the bluegrass repertoire.
Classic two-part structure (A and B sections). Most bluegrass instrumentals follow this form—play the A part, then the B part, and repeat.