Biography:
John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937– June 4, 2001) was an American country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. Hartford performed with a variety of ensembles throughout his career, and is perhaps best known for his solo performances where he would interchange the guitar, banjo, and fiddle from song to song.
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Slumberin' On The Cumberland
John Hartford
Oh Me Oh My, How the Time Does Fly
Flying Fish Label 1979
Transcribed by: Verne Garrison
Banjo tuned E, Capo 3, Key: A (5th string E)
Moderate to fast tempo
[Verse]
A D
On the rock bluffs is high enough
A E
Down below lock number two
A D
Hanging trot lines out the window
E A
I'm making love to you
[Chorus]
A
Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling
D E
Oh my darling, Oh my darling, sweet Marie
A D A
We'll be slumberin' we'll be slumberin' On the Cumberland
E A
Down in Nashville, down in Nashville Tennessee
[Instrumental]
A D
Bringing fire wood up the river banks
A E
When the water is way down low
A D
Build a fire a little higher
E A
You come herw and warm your toes
[Chorus]
A
Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling
D E
Oh my darling, Oh my darling, sweet Marie
A D A
We'll be slumberin' we'll be slumberin' On the Cumberland
E A
Down in Nashville, down in Nashville Tennessee
[Instrumental]
A D
When the morrow In the morning
A E
There's nothing much to see
A D
We'll be slumberin' on the Cumberland
E A
Marie, just you and me
[Chorus]
John Hartford
Oh Me Oh My, How the Time Does Fly
Flying Fish Label 1979
Transcribed by: Verne Garrison
Banjo tuned E, Capo 3, Key: A (5th string E)
Moderate to fast tempo
[Verse]
A D
On the rock bluffs is high enough
A E
Down below lock number two
A D
Hanging trot lines out the window
E A
I'm making love to you
[Chorus]
A
Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling
D E
Oh my darling, Oh my darling, sweet Marie
A D A
We'll be slumberin' we'll be slumberin' On the Cumberland
E A
Down in Nashville, down in Nashville Tennessee
[Instrumental]
A D
Bringing fire wood up the river banks
A E
When the water is way down low
A D
Build a fire a little higher
E A
You come herw and warm your toes
[Chorus]
A
Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling
D E
Oh my darling, Oh my darling, sweet Marie
A D A
We'll be slumberin' we'll be slumberin' On the Cumberland
E A
Down in Nashville, down in Nashville Tennessee
[Instrumental]
A D
When the morrow In the morning
A E
There's nothing much to see
A D
We'll be slumberin' on the Cumberland
E A
Marie, just you and me
[Chorus]
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