Redwing

Barndance · 4/4 · G major

Redwing is a traditional American tune that shares its melody with the late nineteenth-century Tin Pan Alley song "Red Wing," which was composed by Kerry Mills with lyrics by Thurland Chattaway. Set in 4/4 time and usually played in the key of G major, the tune is performed in a lively, upbeat style that makes it a popular choice for square dancing and contra dancing. Because the traditional instrumental version and the published song became deeply intertwined in the folk repertoire, its exact historical trajectory remains a blend of oral tradition and early commercial sheet music success.

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