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Johnny Cash - Medley Ukulele Chords

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ChordsF, F7, Bb, C7, D7, G, G7, C, D, A, E7
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

IFhearthetrainacoming,it’srolling’roundthebend,
AndIain’tseenthesunshine,since,F7Idon’tknowwhen,
I’mBbstuckinFolsomPrison,andtimekeepsdraggingFon,
ButthatC7trainkeepsa-rolling,ondowntoSan FAntone.
WhenFIwasjustababy,myMamatoldme,“Son,
Alwaysbeagoodboy,don’tF7everplaywithguns,”
ButIBbshotamaninReno,justtowatchhimFdie,
WhenIC7hearthatwhistleblowing,IhangmyheadandFcry.
FD7
IGbetthere’srichfolkseatinginafancydiningcar,
They’reprobablydrinkingcoffee,andG7smokingbigcigars,
ButICknowIhaditcoming,IknowIcan’tbeGfree,
ButthoseD7peoplekeepa-moving,andthat’swhattorturesGme.
Well,iftheyGfreedmefromthisprison,ifthatrailroadtrainwasmine
IbetI’dmoveitonalittleG7furtherdowntheline,
CFarfromFolsomPrison,that’swhereIwanttoGstay,
AndI’dD7letthatlonesomewhistle,blowmyBluesGaway.G
IkeepaDclosewatchonthisheartofGmine
IkeepmyDeyeswideopenalltheGtime
IkeeptheCendsoutforthetiethatGbinds
Becauseyou’reDmine,IwalktheGline
IfinditDvery,veryeasytobeGtrue
Ifind DmyselfalonewhendayisGthrough
Yes,I’ll CadmitthatI’mafoolforGyou
Becauseyou’reDmine,IwalktheGline
AssureasDnightisdarkanddayisGlight
IkeepyouDonmymindbothdayandGnight
And ChappinessI’veknownprovesthatit’sGright
Becauseyou’reDmine,IwalktheGline.GA
You’vegotaE7waytokeepmeonyourAside
YougivemeE7causeforlovethatIcan’tAhide
ForyouIDknowI’dtrytoturntheAtide
Becauseyou’reE7mine,IwalktheAline
IkeepaE7closewatchonthisheartofAmine
IkeepmyE7eyeswideopenalltheAtime
IkeeptheDendsoutforthetiethatAbinds
Becauseyou’reE7mine,IwalktheAline
Becauseyou’reE7mine,IwalktheAline
Becauseyou’reE7mine,IwalktheAline
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ArtistJohnny Cash
AlbumHeroes & Friends, Volume 4
GenresCountry
Year1997
KeyF
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Medley on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Johnny Cash - Medley on ukulele 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

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele F7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-3-1-3Ukulele F7 chord diagram

Switching from F to F7:

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on C string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

F to F7

2. F7 → Bb chord transition

Ukulele F7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-3-1-3Ukulele F7 chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram

Here's how to move from F7 to Bb:

  1. While playing F7, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
  2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger from C string fret 3 to G string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

F7 to Bb

3. Bb → F chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

Switching from Bb to F:

  1. While playing Bb, lift your ring finger from G string fret 3.
  2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

Bb to F

4. F → C7 chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele C7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-1Ukulele C7 chord diagram

Switching from F to C7:

  1. While playing F, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

F to C7

5. F → D7 chord transition

Here's how to move from F to D7:

  1. While playing F, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the interlude.

6. D7 → G chord transition

To move from D7 to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
  3. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

7. G → G7 chord transition

To move from G to G7:

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

8. G7 → C chord transition

Here's how to move from G7 to C:

  1. While playing G7, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 2 to fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

9. C → G chord transition

To move from C to G:

  1. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on C string fret 2.
  3. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 5 times.

10. G → D chord transition

Switching from G to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 9 times.

11. G → A chord transition

Switching from G to A:

  1. While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
  2. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section.

12. A → E7 chord transition

Switching from A to E7:

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 8 times.

13. A → D chord transition

Switching from A to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

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 Ukulelearn.
  • Medley contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Medley connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → D: 24%
    After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (28%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 28%
    • D → A: 17%
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