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Billy in the Lowground with the band
Guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo, in the key of C — no login, right here in your browser. Open it in Jam Trainer to change the key or slow it down.
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A Part ×2
B Part ×2
The same chart you hear in the player above — as arranged in Jam Trainer.
About the tune
Billy in the Lowground is a classic Southern old-time fiddle tune with a distinctive, slightly haunting sound from its move to the minor.
In C, its two parts move through C, Am, F, and G — a bit more harmonic color than the average breakdown, and a rewarding tune to back up.