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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: “Freight Train” - Elizabeth Cotten’s tune on banjo , + TAB


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chuckv97 - Posted - 04/27/2026:  10:07:47

The iconic fingerpicking guitar song that Elizabeth Cotten made famous. Arranged for 5 string banjo out of C formation, featuring the Osborne/Dillard roll.



youtu.be/N2BqQKqKEV4?si=8y-dyQKzylDlgtfq

Edited by - chuckv97 on 04/27/2026 11:26:29


VIDEO: FREIGHT TRAIN - intermediate banjo solo with free TAB
(click to view)


 

clive_jet - Posted - 04/29/2026:  10:19:02

Freight Train.......Once again Chuck, you've captured it.
6******

chuckv97 - Posted - 04/29/2026:  10:45:42

clive_jet Thanks a bunch, Clive!

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