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Cripple Creek with the band
Guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo, in the key of G — 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
B Part
The same chart you hear in the player above — as arranged in Jam Trainer.
About the tune
Cripple Creek is a cornerstone of the old-time and bluegrass banjo repertoire — often one of the very first tunes a new banjo or guitar player learns. Its bright, driving melody in G makes it an instant crowd-pleaser at any jam.
The tune moves through a simple shape over G, C, and D, so it's a great place to practice your backup, your rolls, or your first break.