Legend says the tune is named after Waldorf, Maryland where it was written down by Guthrie Meade, a computer programmer who collected Kentucky tunes on reel-to-reel tapes at Library of Congress. This solo fiddle recording [mp3] is attributed to Gus Meade at Slippery Hill. Read more about Gus Meade at Southern Folklife Collection (copy at Horn Tip). This is a great dance tune. The transitions to C are mesmerizing. Chords go something like this:
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