On The Red River – Turnpike Troubadours – Guitar Lesson

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Want to learn how to play “On The Red River” by Turnpike Troubadours on acoustic guitar? This tutorial will guide you through everything — the chords, strumming pattern, and lyrics, so you can play and sing along confidently.

In this lesson, I’ll teach you a simple way to play the song while keeping the feel and groove of the original. Singing along as you play helps you lock in the timing and chord changes, making it easier to perform the song from start to finish.

Song Details:

• CAPO: 2nd Fret

• CHORDS: C, Am, Dm, F, G

• STRUMMING: DDUDU DDUDU

This song is perfect for beginner and intermediate players looking to expand their repertoire. With a combination of major and minor chords, it has that classic country storytelling vibe.

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