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Folsom Prison Blues

KELS

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Folsom Prison Blues by KELS in the key of A

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
A7

Verse 1
A7I Hear The Train A-Comin', It's Rolling 'Round The Bend
A7And I Ain't Seen The Sunshine Since I Don't Know When
I'm D7Stuck In Folsom Prison, And Time Keeps DragginA7' On
But That E7Train Keeps Movin' Down To San AA7ntone

Verse 2
A7When I Was Just A Baby, My Mama Told Me, "Son
A7Always Be A Good Boy, Don't Ever Play With Guns"
But I D7Shot A Man In Reno Just To Watch HiA7m Die
When I E7Hear That Whistle Blowin', I Hang My Head AndA7 Cry

Guitar Solo
A7      D7   A7   E7   A7

Verse 3
A7Well, If They Freed Me From This Prison, If That Railroad Train Was Mine
A7I Bet I'd Move It On A Little Farther Down The Line
D7Far From Folsom Prison, That's Where I Want TA7o Stay
And I'd E7Let That Lonesome Whistle Blow My Blues A7Away

Fiddle Solo
A7      D7   A7   E7   A7

Outro
D7     A7      And IE7'd Let That Lonesome Whistle Blow My BluA7es E7AwaA7y
Also available in: F (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Folsom Prison Blues?

The chords for Folsom Prison Blues are: A7, D7, E7

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: A7, D7, E7

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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