GuitarTuna Pick
GuitarTuna

Get the full experience in app

Open

Folsom Prison Blues chords by
Nat Stuckey
Nat Stuckey
Logo

N/A
Key: E major
Verse 1
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

I
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

hear that train

a comin' it's rollin' round the bend

But I ain't seen the sunshine since
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

I don't know when

'Cause I'm stuck in Folsom Prison
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

time keeps draggin' on
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

But that train keeps a rollin'

on down to San Antone
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Verse 2


Well when I was just a baby

my mama told me son

Always be a good boy don't

ever play with guns
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

But I shot a man in Reno
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

just to watch him die
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

And when I hear that whistle blowin' I
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

hang my head and I cry
Interlude 1
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app


Verse 3
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

I'll bet there's rich folks eatin'

in some fancy dining car

They're probably drinkin' coffeee and
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

smokin' big cigars

Well I know I had it comin' and I
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

know I can't be free
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

But those people keep a movin'
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

and that's what tortures me
Verse 4
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Well if they freed me from this prison if

that railroad train was mine

I'll bet I'd move it on a little
Dm
Dm

View detailed Dm chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

farther down the line
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Far from Folsom Prison that's
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

where I want to stay
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Then I'd let that lonesome
Outro 1

whistle blow my blues away
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app


How did you like the song?

You need to log in to leave a rating.
Chords
  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Dm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

Autoscroll20%

Frequently asked questions

The original key of Folsom Prison Blues by Nat Stuckey is E major.

The primary chords used in Folsom Prison Blues are E, A, B, Em.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Folsom Prison Blues is approximately 107 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 Nat Stuckey.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Folsom Prison Blues to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Folsom Prison Blues by Nat Stuckey on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.