The General Lee Guitar Backing Track
About this Backing Track:
This Johnny Cash country guitar backing track will give you everything you need to play the Johnny Cash song ‘The General Lee‘ along with a band.
The General Lee Guitar Lesson
Step into the driver’s seat of a true country-rock classic with Lee Hodgson’s in-depth guitar tutorial of "The General Lee" by Johnny Cash. Best known as the theme from The Dukes of Hazzard, this track rolls in with swampy Southern attitude and signature Cash swagger — and Lee breaks it all down, lick by lick. In this lesson, Lee takes you through every riff, chord progression, and lead break that gives this tune its unmistakable character. You'll explore the rootsy open chord work, dynamic double stops, and tasteful country-blues bends that define the track’s laid-back groove. Perfect for intermediate players looking to tighten up their country phrasing or rhythm players wanting to capture that vintage outlaw sound. With Lee’s clear, step-by-step guidance and close-up camera work, you’ll pick up the subtleties of Johnny Cash’s unique rhythm feel and tone — including how to emulate that classic clean, twangy sound with the right picking technique and gear tips. Whether you're a country fan, Cash devotee, or just after a fun new tune to add to your setlist, “The General Lee” is a must-learn — and Lee Hodgson is the perfect guide to get you there.
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