Sixteen Tons – Johnny Cash: piano chords
Sixteen Tons by Johnny Cash uses 5 chords in A minor; difficulty on the piano: easy.
A minor Difficulty: easy
Chords in the song
Chord sheet
Verse 1
Am F E Am F E Am F Dm Am G Am
Chorus 1
F E Am F E Am F Dm Am E Am
Verse 2
F E Am F E Am F Dm Am G Am
Chorus 2
F E Am F E Am F Dm Am E Am
Verse 3
F E Am F E Am F Dm Am G Am
Chorus 3
F E Am F E Am F Dm Am E Am
Verse 4
F E Am F E Am F Dm Am G Am
Chorus 4
F E Am F E Am F Dm Am E Am
Chords on the piano
Questions
Which chords does Sixteen Tons by Johnny Cash use?
Different chords: 5. They are all in the list under “Chords in the song”.
What key is Sixteen Tons by Johnny Cash in?
The chords fit A minor. This is estimated from the chords, so the recording may be in another key.
How hard is Sixteen Tons to play on the piano?
Difficulty: easy. The rating counts the different chords (5), 7th and extended chords, and chords with another bass note.