Old Joe Clark — Chords & Play-Along

Key of G Capo 2 4/4 Modal old-time tune Traditional · Public domain

Play along

Old Joe Clark with the band

Guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo — in the key of G, at whatever tempo you're working up to. No login, right here in your browser.

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Chord chart

A Part

G
G
G
G
G
G
D
D
G
G
G
G
G
D
G
G

B Part

G
G
G
G
G
G
F
F
G
G
G
G
G
D
G
G

The same chart you hear in the player above — as arranged in Jam Trainer.

About the tune

Old Joe Clark is a modal old-time tune known for its bright, slightly quirky sound — that flatted seventh you hear (the F chord against the G) is what gives it character. It's a jam favorite that's been sung with dozens of floating verses over the years.

It's commonly played with G-shape chords and a capo at the 2nd fret to sound in A. Just a couple of chords for the parts, with a D to turn it around, make it approachable for beginners while staying fun to solo over.