Bull at the Wagon: Mandolin Tab
Mandolin tab and sheet music with synced audio · Dempson and Denmon Lewis · Key of A · 120 BPM · 4/4 time · American Fiddle · Beginner
Chords used in this arrangement: A, E.
Bride's a Bonnie thing traces back to a single recording session on July 11, 1929, when a pair of New Mexico cattle ranchers named Dempson and Denmon Lewis walked into a studio in El Paso and cut exactly four sides for Victor Records. They only got there because an entrepreneurial woman who ran local dances introduced them to Victor's A&R man, and "Bull at the Wagon" turned out to be their most famous tune. The melody spread partly through Oklahoma fiddler Earl Collins, who picked it up from the brothers' 78 and put his own stamp on the A-part. It's also a three-parter — A, B, and C — which gives you a bit more to chew on than your typical two-part reel, so enjoy that extra section when it rolls around.
This page includes mandolin tablature, standard music notation, and a chord chart, printable as PDF and playable in sync with the original recording. Change the key, slow the tempo down, and loop the bars you want to practise. Download the Bull at the Wagon PDF.
Bull at the Wagon: questions and answers
What key is Bull at the Wagon in?
Bull at the Wagon is in A major. The transpose control on this page moves the tab, notation and chords to any other key.
What chords are used in Bull at the Wagon?
The chords in this arrangement are A, E. The chord chart on this page shows each shape and highlights the current chord as the tune plays.
How fast is Bull at the Wagon played?
This recording is at 120 BPM in 4/4 time. Use the speed control to slow it down without changing the pitch, then work back up to full tempo.
Is Bull at the Wagon a good tune for beginners?
Yes. Bull at the Wagon is rated beginner, so it suits players who are still learning their first tunes.
Can I download Bull at the Wagon as sheet music?
Yes. A printable PDF with the mandolin tab and standard notation is free at /tab/bull-at-the-wagon.pdf, and there is a download button on this page.
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