Country · 1963 · beginner

Ring of Fire

by Johnny Cash
Key of G beginner 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV
GCD
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
3
Genre
Country
Year
1963

Ring of Fire Chord Progression Breakdown

Ring of Fire (1963) is a beginner country song that uses the progression I – IV – V (G, C, D in G).

Analysis

  • I (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (D) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

country1960soutlaw

Knowledge Base & FAQs

Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Ring of Fire?

Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash uses the chords G, C, D in the key of G.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V.

What key is Ring of Fire in?

Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, C, D.

Is Ring of Fire beginner-friendly?

Yes! Ring of Fire is rated beginner.

It uses 3 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Ring of Fire?

Ring of Fire is a country song from 1963.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of country music.

Can I transpose Ring of Fire 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.