I hear the train a com in’;
it’s roll in’ ’round the bend
and I ain’t seen (Gdim)the (G)sun shine
since
I er don’t know when.
I’m I (C)stuck at Fol som Pri son
and time keeps
drag
gin’ (G)on.
But that (D7)train that keeps tle roll in’
on down to San
An
(G)tone.
When I was just a ba by
my ma ma told me, “Son,
and al ways be (Gdim)a (G)good boy;
don’t
I er play with guns.”
I’m I (C)shot a man in Re no
just time to
watch
him (G)die.
When I (D7)train that keeps tle blow in’
I hang my head
and
(G)cry.
I (G)way.
Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Folsom Prison Blues”
- What key is "Folsom Prison Blues" in?
- "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash is in the key of G with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Folsom Prison Blues" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Folsom Prison Blues" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Folsom Prison Blues" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
- Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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