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**At 11:35, Jim says Thumb and one means second nger.

He meant to say Thumb and


two means second nger.

Thumb (Bass) Patterns for Root-Position Chords

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Freight Train

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Words and Music by Elizabeth Cotten


Copyright Sanga Music

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Bass Run

Variations

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Sugar Babe

Intro/Verse

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Traditional, Arranged by Jim Kweskin

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Therell Be Some Changes Made


Words and Music Billy Higgins and
W. Benton Overstreet
Published by Edward B Marks Music Co.

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Papas on the House Top


Words and Music Leroy Carr

Instrumental/Verse

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Guabi, Guabi

Traditional, Arranged by Jim Kweskin

Instrumental/Verse

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You Took Advantage of Me


Words and Music Rodgers and Hart
Published by Warner Bros Inc. and
Williamson Music Co.

Instrumental/Verse

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