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Sam Hall

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C
Well, my name it is Sam Hall, Sam Hall.
C     G
Yes, my name it is Sam Hall; it is Sam Hall.
C        F
My name it is Sam Hall an' I hate you, one and all.
C   G
An' I hate you, one and all:
     C
Damn your eyes.
C
I killed a man, they said; so they said.
        G
I killed a man, they said; so they said.
C    F
I killed a man, they said an' I smashed in his head.
C   G
An' I left him layin' dead,
   C
Damn his eyes.

Sam Hall Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Sam Hall by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sam Hall chords”, “Sam Hall guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Sam Hall 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 Sam Hall chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sam Hall lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, F.

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How do I play "Sam Hall" by Johnny Cash on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Sam Hall" by Johnny Cash on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Sam Hall" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Sam Hall" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Sam Hall" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Sam Hall" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Sam Hall" in?

The chords for "Sam Hall" show the original chord names (including C, G, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.