Goodbye Liza Jane, Part 1

from: Beginning Bluegrass and Old-Time Fiddle with Chad Manning

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Goodbye Liza Jane

Goodbye Liza Jane, Part 1

Goodbye Liza Jane, Part 2

“Goodbye Liza Jane” Play-Along Track

Goodbye Liza Jane, Part 1

“Goodbye Liza Jane” is a fiddle jam session favorite popular in old-time, bluegrass, traditional jazz, and western swing circles. It was published as a song in 1916, but likely dates back to the mid-1800s and minstrel shows. Chad teaches you a basic version of the melody of “Goodbye Liza Jane” and also shows you a more elaborate variation on the A part. You’ll learn the A part and variation in this video.

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