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A Part ×2
B Part ×2
The same chart you hear in the player above — as arranged in Jam Trainer.
Mississippi Sawyer is a bright, well-known American fiddle tune that's a reliable crowd-pleaser at old-time and bluegrass jams.
Played in D over just D, G, and A, its simple two-part form makes it an excellent tune for practicing a clean, driving backup.