Hi everyone,
I'm trying to learn “Chilly Winds” by ear.
A lot of people say they play the song based on Bertie Mae, but I can't find a recording of hers.
I'm also open to sheet music or tabs :)
Thanks
Edited by - Tuedelband on 06/08/2026 06:32:58
You don't indicate what style of playing you prefer, but there are two versions in the tab library:
Bluegrass - Chilly Winds Tab - Details and Ratings - Banjo Hangout
Oldtime - Chilly Winds Tab - Details and Ratings - Banjo Hangout
Brad Leftwich plays a version based on Bertie Mae Dickens - Bertie May's Chilly Winds
Nora Brown also plays a version - Bertie Mae's Chilly Winds - Nora Brown
David
Thanks.
I still can't decide on a playing style,
but in this case, I'd prefer two fingers.
I'm already familiar with the tabs and some of the recordings; everyone says they learned it from Bertie Mae Dickens, which is why I'm curious.
I'm already working on it—this song really invites you to experiment.
But I always enjoy listening to the oldest recordings I can find.
YouTube and Slippery Hill each have several old recording of Bertie Mae Dickens, but I don't see "Chilly Winds."
David
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