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Arkansas Traveler

Jerry Garcia & David Grisman

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Arkansas Traveler by Jerry Garcia & David Grisman in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1990s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Notes :
No Playing During Verses
Each Verse Is A Conversation. The Song Calls For Two People.
The Outro Does Have An Additional Part But I Have Yet To Transcribe It So I Just Play The Tag Twice And
Strum The Last D Dramatically.

Basic Pattern for whole song :
Intro
E A E
E B
E A E
E B E

Verse
N.c.
Hello Stranger.
Hello There Stranger.
Does This, Road Go All The Way To Little Rock?
I've Been Standing Here All Day, -And It Hasn't Gone Nowhere Yet.

Tag
E A E
E B
E A E
E B E

Verse
N.c.
Hello Stranger.
Hello Again Stranger.
Your Corn Looks Awful Little And Yeller.
I Planted The Little Yeller Kind.

Tag
E A E
E B
E A E
E B E

Verse
N.c.
Hello Stranger.
Well, Hi There Stranger.
I Don't Believe That You're Too Far From A Fool, Are You?
Believe What?
I Said I Don't Believe You're Very Far From A Fool.
No That's Right, Son, Just This Guitar And Mandolin Here Between Us.

Tag
E A E
E B
E A E
E B E

Verse
N.c.
Hello Stranger.
Well, Hiya Stranger.
How'd Your Potatoes Turn Out?
They Didn't Turn Out At All.
I Had To Dig Them Out.

Tag
E A E
E B
E A E
E B E

Verse
N.c.
Hello Stranger.
Well, Hello Stranger.
Can't You See That Your Roof Is Leaking? Why Don't You Fix It?
Well, Right Now It's Rainin' Too Hard,
And When The Sun's A Shinin', Why, It Don't Leak!

Tag
E A E
E B
E A E
E B E

Verse
N.c.
Hello Stranger.
Well, Hello There Stranger.
Have You Lived Here All Your Life?
Not Yet!

Tag
E A E
E B
E A E
E B E

Verse
N.c.
Hello Stranger
Hello Again There, Stranger.
You're Not Very Smart, Are You?
No... But I Ain't Lost.

Outro
E A E
E B
E A E
E B E
E A E
E B
E A E
E B E
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Arkansas Traveler?

The chords for Arkansas Traveler are: E, A, B

What is the original key of Arkansas Traveler?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Arkansas Traveler?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Arkansas Traveler in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Arkansas Traveler be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Arkansas Traveler on ukulele?

Chord Arkansas Traveler can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Arkansas Traveler?

Arkansas Traveler uses 3 chords: E, A, B

What is the easiest way to play Arkansas Traveler?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Arkansas Traveler released in?

Arkansas Traveler was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Arkansas Traveler?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Arkansas Traveler to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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