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Banjo tablatures for Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms

Flatt & Scruggs

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #up-tempo, #vocal song

"Roll in the Arms of My Sweet Angel" is a traditional American track. It seems to have originated from lyrics in the western hit "My Lula Gal," itself a fusion of British and Appalachian bawdy songs generally known as "Bang Bang Rosie" and "Bang Away Lulu." On December 14, 1951, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys issued the Flatt & Scruggs version as an album for the first time. In August 1971, Buck Owens issued his cover version "Rollin ' in My Sweet Baby's Arms" as the second single from Ruby's song. On the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, the track debuted at No. 2. It also reached number 1 in Canada's RPM Country Tracks chart. Artists as diverse as Bill Monroe, Leon Russell, Willie Nelson, Del McCoury, and Jerry Lee Lewis covered the traditional song "Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms." On 11/18/94, Phish decided to add his name to the list. Two days ago, "Reverend" Jeff Mosier had joined the ride, sitting in with Phish each evening for a few bluegrass tunes. Phish used the opportunity to showcase a variety of classic bluegrass tracks, and "Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms" was published that evening as the first track of a two-song encore (Mosier played banjo on both "Sweet Baby" and "Runaway Jim"). "Roll in My Sweet Baby's Hands" was also performed in the impromptu jam parking lot outside the IU Auditorium in Bloomington on the following evening, 11/19/94.

  • Banjo Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms Scruggs Style - 2

    Scruggs Style - 2

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    Earl's version of this tune is jam-packed with signature licks that sound great with this tune, this arrangement is more based on the melody with some simple rolls, pinches, and fill...

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  • Banjo Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This is Earl Scruggs's break on Roll in My Sweet Baby's arms. Try to milk those 3rd string/3rd fret bluesy notes.

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  • Banjo Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This melodic break jumps up and down the neck and gives you a lot of ideas for licks to use in your own arrangements!

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  • Banjo Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms Backup

    Backup

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This is a low register arrangement of Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms that demonstrates how you could potentially play behind a singer or fiddle player.

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview
'Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms' is an upbeat, vocal bluegrass classic, expertly designed as an educational tool with bluegrass banjo tabs in various styles such as Scruggs, Scruggs - 2, Melodic, and Backup Styles. This resource is specifically crafted for intermediate players that seek to enhance their skills and explore a more dynamic approach to bluegrass banjo playing. Our platform, Tunefox, is equipped with a host of key features that aim to enrich your learning experience.


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Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms lyrics

Roll in my sweet baby's arms
Roll in my sweet baby's arms
Lay around the shack 'til the mail comes back
And roll in my sweet baby's arms

I ain't gonna work on the railroad
I ain't gonna work on the farm
Lay down the shack 'til the mail train come back
And roll in my sweet baby's srms

* Refrain

Now where were you last Friday's night
While I was lying in jail
Walking the street another man
Would even go my bail

* Refrain

I know you parents don't like me
They drove me away from your door
If I had my life to live over
I'd never go there any more

* Refrain