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Folsom Prison Blues chords by
George Mcanthony
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Key: Db major•
Verse 1
C
C

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F
F

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I hear the train a -comin',

it's rollin' around the bend
E
E

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And I ain't seen the sunshine since,
F
F

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I don't know when I'm
Bb
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A
A

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stuck in Folsom prison
E
E

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F
F

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and time keeps dragging on
C
C

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But that train keeps rollin' on
E
E

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down to San Anton
F
F

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When I was just a baby

my mama told me son

Always be a good boy.
C
C

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F
F

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Don't ever play with guns,
F
F

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Bb
Bb

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A
A

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but I shot a man in Reno
E
E

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F
F

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Just to watch him die
C
C

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When I hear that whistle blowin'
F
F

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Bb
Bb

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I hang my head and cry
F
F

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C
C

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F
F

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I bet there's rich folks eatin'

in a fancy dinin' car

They're probably drinkin' coffee

and smokin' big cigars
Bb
Bb

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Well, I know I had it comin'
F
F

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I know I can't be free
C
C

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But those people keep a -movin'

And that's what tortures
F
F

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Bb
Bb

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mean
C
C

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Well, if they freed me from this prison,

if that railroad train was mine,

I bet I'd move it on a little

farther down the line,
Bb
Bb

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far from Folsom Prison,
E
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F
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that's where I want to stay.
C
C

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And I'd let that lonesome whistle
C
C

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F
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Blow my blues away
C
C

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Chords

  • C

  • F

  • E

  • Bb

  • A

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Folsom Prison Blues by George McAnthony is Db major.

The primary chords used in Folsom Prison Blues are Db, Gb, F, Cb, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Gb, F, Cb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Folsom Prison Blues is approximately 103 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Folsom Prison Blues using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Folsom Prison Blues. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with George McAnthony.

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