Country · 1955 · beginner

Folsom Prison Blues

by Johnny Cash
Key of E beginner 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV7
EAB7
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
3
Genre
Country
Year
1955

Folsom Prison Blues Chord Progression Breakdown

Folsom Prison Blues (1955) is a beginner country song that uses the progression I – IV – V7 (E, A, B7 in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V7 (B7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color

Tags

country1950soutlaw

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What is the chord progression for Folsom Prison Blues?

Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash uses the chords E, A, B7 in the key of E.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V7.

What key is Folsom Prison Blues in?

Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, A, B7.

Is Folsom Prison Blues beginner-friendly?

Yes! Folsom Prison Blues is rated beginner.

It uses 3 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Folsom Prison Blues?

Folsom Prison Blues is a country song from 1955.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of country music.

Can I transpose Folsom Prison Blues to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.