Johnny Cash - Medley Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar F7 chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar C7 chord diagram
Guitar D7 chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar E7 chord diagram
[Opening]
I [F]hear the train a coming, it’s rolling ’round the bend,
And I ain’t seen the sunshine, since, [F7]I don’t know when,
I’m [Bb]stuck in Folsom Prison, and time keeps dragging [F]on,
But that [C7]train keeps a-rolling, on down to San An[F]tone.
[verse 2]
When [F]I was just a baby, my Mama told me, “Son,
Always be a good boy, don’t [F7]ever play with guns,”
But I [Bb]shot a man in Reno, just to watch him [F]die,
When I [C7]hear that whistle blowing, I hang my head and [F]cry.
[interlude]
[F] [D7]
[verse 3]
I [G]bet there’s rich folks eating in a fancy dining car,
They’re probably drinking coffee, and [G7]smoking big cigars,
But I [C]know I had it coming, I know I can’t be [G]free,
But those [D7]people keep a-moving, and that’s what tortures [G]me.
[verse 4]
Well, if they [G]freed me from this prison, if that railroad train was mine
I bet I’d move it on a little [G7]further down the line,
[C]Far from Folsom Prison, that’s where I want to [G]stay,
And I’d [D7]let that lonesome whistle, blow my Blues [G]away. [G]
[chorus]
I keep a [D]close watch on this heart of [G]mine
I keep my [D]eyes wide open all the [G]time
I keep the [C]ends out for the tie that [G]binds
Because you’re [D]mine, I walk the [G]line
[verse 5]
I find it [D]very, very easy to be [G]true
I find my[D]self alone when day is [G]through
Yes, I’ll ad[C]mit that I’m a fool for [G]you
Because you’re [D]mine, I walk the [G]line
[verse 6]
As sure as [D]night is dark and day is [G]light
I keep you [D]on my mind both day and [G]night
And happi[C]ness I’ve known proves that it’s [G]right
Because you’re [D]mine, I walk the [G]line. [G] [A]
[verse 7]
You’ve got a [E7]way to keep me on your [A]side
You give me [E7]cause for love that I can’t [A]hide
For you I [D]know I’d try to turn the [A]tide
Because you’re [E7]mine, I walk the [A]line
[chorus]
I keep a [E7]close watch on this heart of [A]mine
I keep my [E7]eyes wide open all the [A]time
I keep the [D]ends out for the tie that [A]binds
Because you’re [E7]mine, I walk the [A]line
[Closing]
Because you’re [E7]mine, I walk the [A]line
Because you’re [E7]mine, I walk the [A]line
How to play Medley on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Johnny Cash - Medley on guitar requires 11 chords and 13 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Medley uses these transitions most often: D → G (9), G → D (9), and A → E7 (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - F7 chord transition.
1. F → F7 chord transition
To move from F to F7;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
2. F7 → Bb chord transition
To move from F7 to Bb;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
- Place pinky on B string fret 3.
3. Bb → F chord transition
To move from Bb to F;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from B string fret 3 to D string fret 3.
4. F → C7 chord transition
To move from F to C7;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from D string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
5. F → D7 chord transition
To move from F to D7;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
6. D7 → G chord transition
To move from D7 to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 3.
7. G → G7 chord transition
To move from G to G7;
- Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 1.
8. G7 → C chord transition
To move from G7 to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
9. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
10. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
11. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
12. A → E7 chord transition
To move from A to E7;
- While playing A, lift your ring finger from B string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
13. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
Medley chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Medley.
- Medley includes 67 chord transitions, 13 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Medley contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Medley connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%
- D → A: 17%