Arkansas Traveler
Arkansas Traveler mandolin tabs
Arkansas Traveler is a classic and Joyful fiddle tune. Check out the licks. There are some great crosspicking, pentatonic, and bluegrass ideas in there.
More about Arkansas Traveler
Composed in the 19th century by Colonel Sanford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner(1806–1874), "The Arkansas Traveler" reigned as the unofficial state song of Arkansas from 1949 to 1963. It became the official state song in 1947, when a committee came together to pen down the current official lyrics. The song is traditionally known to have had several versions of lyrics, which are much older than the copyrighted song. However it being a state song, the official lyrics were copyrighted and it can be found on the website of the Arkansas Secretary of State.
The melody is catchy and it's one that many are accustomed to hearing when growing up because of its popularity in children's music under the name "I've Got a Baby Bumblebee."