Squirrel Hunters
intermediate
Squirrel Hunters
John Hartford
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Jam Along
Chord Chart
A x2
AA
AA
GG
GG
AA
AA
GG
DD
B x2
AA
AA
GG
GG
AA
AA
GG
DD
Chords used:
A
D
G
Demo Videos
About This Song
Squirrel Hunters is a traditional Appalachian fiddle tune that John Hartford helped popularize in the bluegrass world. It's a straightforward three-chord tune in A that's commonly heard at jams and makes an excellent choice for newer players learning to play breaks.