Folsom Prison Blues
BeginnerJohnny Cash
Country · 3 chords
Cash's signature boom-chicka-boom rhythm on three chords. One of the most important country songs ever written.
Chords used in this song
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About the chords in "Folsom Prison Blues"
"Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash uses the chords G7, C, D. This is a beginner difficulty country song. Click any chord above to see multiple fretboard diagrams and fingering options on a standard-tuned guitar.