I want to play this song after the Johnny Cash version but in CH. What tuning and chords would one use?
I think I'll try it in D tuning , thks for mentioning it .
Are you planning on singing it? Play it in the key you sing in.
I play/sing TS out of G tuning ( lowered down to 'D with Minstrel Nylgut strings). I use the F chord quite a bit and a couple bar chords in the chorus. It sounds a bit "wacky" but hey, it's a wacky tune. Have fun! banjered
Either G tuning or double-C tuning can work. As Bill H says, find the key where you can sing it. Most guitar chords sites show the key of A for Johnny Cash and key of D for Doc Watson. You can transpose from A to G to play chords for open-G tuning:
From To
Chord Chord
A - G
G - F
E - D
D - C
(1) TENNESSEE STUD CHORDS by Johnny Cash @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
David
Edited by - dbrooks on 02/15/2025 06:02:14
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