Sailor's Hornpipe
intermediate
Sailor's Hornpipe
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Chord Chart
A
AA
AA
B7B7
EE
AA
DD
EE
AA
B
AA
DD
B7B7
EE
AA
DD
EE
AA
Chords used:
A
B7
D
E
About This Song
Sailor's Hornpipe is a traditional bluegrass song in the key of A. Using 4 chords, it's approachable for intermediate players.
Classic two-part structure (A and B sections). Most bluegrass instrumentals follow this form—play the A part, then the B part, and repeat.