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Folsom Prison Blues

KELS

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Folsom Prison Blues by KELS

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Folsom Prison Blues (Live)
As Recorded By Kels
(Live In The Canyon 2026)

Intro
F7

Verse 1
F7I Hear The Train A-Comin', It's Rolling 'Round The Bend
F7And I Ain't Seen The Sunshine Since I Don't Know When
I'm Bb7Stuck In Folsom Prison, And Time Keeps Draggin'F7 On
But That C7Train Keeps Movin' Down To San AF7ntone

Verse 2
F7When I Was Just A Baby, My Mama Told Me, "Son
F7Always Be A Good Boy, Don't Ever Play With Guns"
But I Bb7Shot A Man In Reno Just To Watch HimF7 Die
When I C7Hear That Whistle Blowin', I Hang My Head AndF7 Cry

Guitar Solo
F7      Bb7   F7   C7   F7

Verse 3
F7Well, If They Freed Me From This Prison, If That Railroad Train Was Mine
F7I Bet I'd Move It On A Little Farther Down The Line
Bb7Far From Folsom Prison, That's Where I Want ToF7 Stay
And I'd C7Let That Lonesome Whistle Blow My Blues F7Away

Fiddle Solo
F7      Bb7   F7   C7   F7

Outro
Bb7      F7     And I'C7d Let That Lonesome Whistle Blow My BlueF7s AC7wayF7​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Folsom Prison Blues?

The chords for Folsom Prison Blues are: F7, Bb7, C7

What is the original key of Folsom Prison Blues?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Folsom Prison Blues?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Folsom Prison Blues in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Folsom Prison Blues be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Folsom Prison Blues on ukulele?

Chord Folsom Prison Blues can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Folsom Prison Blues?

Folsom Prison Blues uses 3 chords: F7, Bb7, C7

What is the easiest way to play Folsom Prison Blues?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Folsom Prison Blues released in?

Folsom Prison Blues was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Folsom Prison Blues?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Folsom Prison Blues to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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