The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #31730   Message #414133
Posted By: Mark Clark
09-Mar-01 - 01:09 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Preachin' Prayin' Singin' (Flatt&Scruggs)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Prechin' Prayin' Singin'
I was out of town and just saw this request for the first time. I see Barbara has already supplied the lyrics so jeepman should be all set.

In performance, keep in mind that there is no banjo part on this tune or even a complete instrumental chorus. The thing that propels this tune is the fingerpicked guitar turnaround that Earl played by placing a capo on the seventh fret and using E chords. This wonderful guitar fill is almost lost today but you'll hear it behind Carl Story's work and several other "traditional" gospel groups. If you can add that to your performance, you'll really get the attention of knowledgable bluegrassers.

      - Mark