How to play Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash

Key, tempo & difficulty

Folsom Prison Blues is played in the key of F Major, at 120 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Folsom Prison Blues

How to play Folsom Prison Blues on guitar

Looking for Folsom Prison Blues guitar chords? Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash is played in the key of F Major. The main guitar chords are E, A, B7. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Folsom Prison Blues on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Folsom Prison Blues chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Folsom Prison Blues on piano

Want to play Folsom Prison Blues on piano? Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash is played in the key of F Major. The piano chords are E, A, B7. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Folsom Prison Blues at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Folsom Prison Blues on ukulele

Folsom Prison Blues translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of F Major. The ukulele chords are E, A, B7. If you're searching for easy Folsom Prison Blues ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Folsom Prison Blues on bass

The bass line for Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash follows the chord progression in the key of F Major. The chords are E, A, B7. SongView's AI transcribes the Folsom Prison Blues bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Folsom Prison Blues

To practice Folsom Prison Blues efficiently, start by learning the E, A, B7 chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Folsom Prison Blues is in the key of F Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Folsom Prison Blues at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.