Sixteen Tons chords and lyrics
Free chords for Sixteen Tons by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.
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Sixteen Tons Chords by Johnny Cash
Learn how to play Sixteen Tons by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sixteen Tons chords”, “Sixteen Tons guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Sixteen Tons chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Sixteen Tons chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sixteen Tons lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, Am.
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Is "Sixteen Tons" easy to play on guitar?
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What key is "Sixteen Tons" in?
The chords for "Sixteen Tons" show the original chord names (including B, G, D, A, E, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.