Artist
Bill Monroe
14 songs on Gitaartabs · 14 for beginners
Songs by Bill Monroe
- little cabin home on the hillBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- I hear a sweet voice callingBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- Mother's not deadBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- True life bluesBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- Heavy traffic aheadBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- new river trainBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- Letter from my darlingBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- kentucky waltzBill Monroe · gitaartabsChordsBeginner
- stay away from meBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- I'm going back to old kentuckyBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- Can't you hear me callingBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- Tall pinesBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- Highway of sorrowBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
- when the cactus is in bloomBill Monroe · larseChordsBeginner
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Biography
Bill Monroe is a central figure in bluegrass and traditional country music, with a dedicated audience that values his style. With influential work in bluegrass, christian bluegrass, newgrass and southern gospel, he has made his mark across multiple genres. On Gitaartabs you'll find fourteen of his songs, suitable for anyone wanting to discover and perform the guitar parts and chords of his classic style.
His repertoire in classic country and newgrass remains accessible to guitarists of varying levels. The combination of southern gospel and traditional country elements makes his work both spiritual and authentic. Explore his songs on Gitaartabs and learn how to play these giants of country and bluegrass yourself.
About the music
On Gitaartabs you'll find 14 songs by Bill Monroe, a central figure in bluegrass and traditional country. His repertoire includes classic numbers such as Can't you hear me calling, Heavy traffic ahead, Highway of sorrow, I hear a sweet voice calling and I'm going back to old kentucky. Monroe's work spans bluegrass, christian bluegrass, newgrass and southern gospel — genres that complement each other in authenticity and spirituality.
This material is primarily suited to beginner level (levels 1-2) and available in chord format, perfect for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in Monroe's style. The combination of traditional country and bluegrass calls for a feeling guitar approach with attention to timing and emphasis. Pick one of these songs and discover how you can perform the classics of bluegrass and country yourself.
