How to play Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio

Key, tempo & difficulty

Tom Dooley is played in the key of C major, at 80 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 Tom Dooley

How to play Tom Dooley on guitar

Looking for Tom Dooley guitar chords? Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio is played in the key of C major. The main guitar chords are E, B7, F#m. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Tom Dooley on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Tom Dooley chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Tom Dooley on piano

Want to play Tom Dooley on piano? Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio is played in the key of C major. The piano chords are E, B7, F#m. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Tom Dooley at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Tom Dooley on ukulele

Tom Dooley translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of C major. The ukulele chords are E, B7, F#m. If you're searching for easy Tom Dooley ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Tom Dooley on bass

The bass line for Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio follows the chord progression in the key of C major. The chords are E, B7, F#m. SongView's AI transcribes the Tom Dooley 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 Tom Dooley

To practice Tom Dooley efficiently, start by learning the E, B7, F#m chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Tom Dooley is in the key of C 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 Tom Dooley at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.