Song Tabs

 This traditional American song is often sung in a rousing, march-like style, making it especially popular in group singalongs. The original versions are typically performed at a moderate tempo, which suits beginner guitarists well.

Chords and Transitions:
The song uses basic open chords: C, F, E7, Am, Dm, and G7.
Practice moving smoothly between C and F, as this is the most frequent transition. F can be challenging for beginners; try the simplified F (xx3211) if the full barre is difficult. E7 and Am are straightforward and require minimal finger movement.

Strumming Pattern:
A simple down-down-up-up-down-up (D D U U D U) pattern works well, keeping the feel lively and march-like. Beginners can also use all downstrokes to start, focusing on timing and chord changes.

Technique Tips:
Pause briefly on the last chord of each line for clarity.
For the G7, keep your fingers close to the strings to speed up transitions from C.
Practice the chorus separately, as the chord changes come a bit faster.

Summary:
Take it slow at first, ensuring each chord rings clearly. As you gain confidence, increase the tempo and add more dynamic strumming to capture the anthem-like spirit of the song.