Wagon Wheel Chords
by Old Crow Medicine Show
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About Wagon Wheel
Wagon Wheel began as an unfinished Bob Dylan recording from 1973 that was completed by Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show. The song became a bluegrass standard and later achieved mainstream success through Darius Rucker's 2013 cover. Its anthemic chorus and road-trip imagery have made it a campfire favorite.
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Tips for Playing Wagon Wheel
The song uses G-D-Em-C progression - the Nashville number system: I-V-vi-IV
Practice the fast chord changes to keep up with the tempo
Add bluegrass strumming patterns for authenticity
The Em can be played as a quick two-beat chord
Practice with a metronome to nail the driving rhythm
Fun Facts About Wagon Wheel
Bob Dylan's original recording was never officially released
Darius Rucker's version topped the country charts in 2013
It's become the unofficial anthem of the University of North Carolina
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