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Folsom Prison Blues chords by
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Key: Gb major•
Verse 1
D
D

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I hear the train a -comin'

It's rollin' round the bend

And I ain't seen the sunshine
Dm
Dm

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since I don't know when
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G

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Lord, I'm stuck in Folsom Prison
D
D

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And time keeps draggin' on
A
A

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But that train keeps a -rollin'
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G

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D
D

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On down to San Antonio
A
A

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When I was just a baby,

my mama told me,

always be a good girl

and don't ever play with guns.
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G

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But I shot a man in Reno
D
D

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just to watch him die
A
A

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When I hear that whistle blow,
G
G

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D
D

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I hang my head and cry

Now I'll bet there's rich folks meeting

in a fancy dining hall

They're probably drinking coffee

and smoking big cigars
G
G

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But I know I had it coming
D
D

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I know I can't be free
A
A

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But those people keep on moving
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D
D

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And that's what tortures me
A
A

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A

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Well if they freed me from this prison

If that railroad train were mine

I bet I'd move on out

a little further down the line
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Far from Folsom Prison,
D
D

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that's where I want to stay
A
A

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G
G

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And I'd let that lonesome whistle blow my blues
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A
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away
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Dm

  • G

  • A

  • Am

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Folsom Prison Blues by Mimi Roman is Gb major.

The primary chords used in Folsom Prison Blues are Gb, Gbm, Cb, Db, Dbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

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

The tempo of Folsom Prison Blues is approximately 59 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.

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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 Mimi Roman.

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