I’ll Fly Away - FREE Clawhammer Banjo Tab And Full Song Playthrough
Written and produced by Ben Dorning - Creator and Founder of Banjo Adventures
Introduction
If you are a beginner banjo player id suggest you bookmark this page so you can come back to it often to practice this new tune.
By spending some time on this page and you’ll walk away with a brand new clawhammer banjo tune in your bag — a timeless gospel classic that’s instantly recognisable, deeply uplifting, and an absolute joy to play. I’ll Fly Away is one of those songs that sounds beautiful on the banjo and never fails to put a smile on your face (and the listener’s).
About the Tune – I’ll Fly Away
I’ll Fly Away was written by Albert E. Brumley in 1929 and has since become one of the most beloved gospel songs of all time, finding a natural home in old-time, bluegrass, country, and church music traditions. Its simple structure, strong melody, and hopeful lyrics make it a perfect fit for clawhammer banjo — especially for adult beginners who want to play something meaningful, musical, and instantly familiar without complicated techniques getting in the way.
Play Along: Clawhammer Banjo Lesson & Song Walkthrough
In the video lesson below, I play through I’ll Fly Away at a relaxed, beginner-friendly pace so you can hear how the tune flows, lock into the rhythm, and play along with confidence. This playthrough is designed to help you internalise the melody, timing, and chord movement before (or alongside) using the tab — exactly how real music learning should feel.
Get Your FREE Clawhammer Banjo Tab
When you’re ready, grab the FREE clawhammer banjo tab for I’ll Fly Away and start putting the tune together properly at your own pace. I’ve included a print-friendly full tab, as well as a colour-coded chord version, so you can choose whichever format helps you learn best and keep this song in your repertoire for years to come.
I’ll Fly Away - Clawhammer Banjo Full tab (print friendly)
I’ll Fly Away - Clawhammer Banjo Full tab with colour coded chords
Final Thoughts
If learning I’ll Fly Away sparks a few of your own musical ideas, I highly recommend picking up my Songsmith Scratchpad — it’s the perfect place to jot down clawhammer banjo tunes, lyrics, rhythms, and half-formed ideas before they disappear. Thanks so much for stopping by, enjoy the tune, and happy frailing.
