Ring of Fire

Johnny Cash · 104 BPM · 4/4

Ring of Fire

Johnny Cash

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Capo

G

GLove is a burnin' thing

GAnd it makes a fiery ring

GBound by wild desire

GI fell into a ring of firDe

DI fell into a burnCin' ring Gof fire

GI wDent down, down, down

DAnd Cthe flames weGnt higher

GAnd it burns, burns, burns

GThe ring of fire, the ring of fireD

DI fell into a burnCin' ring Gof fire

GI wDent down, down, down

DAnd Cthe flames wGent higher

GAnd it burns, burns, burns

GThe ring of fire, the ring of fire

GThe taste of love is sweet

GWhen hearts like ours meet

GI fell for you like a child

GOh, but the fire went wildD

DI fell into a burnCin' ring oGf fire

GI wDent down, down, down

DAnd Cthe flames weGnt higher

GAnd it burns, burns, burns

GThe ring of fire, the ring of fireD

DI fell into a burnCin' ring Gof fire

GI wDent down, down, down

DAnd Cthe flames weGnt higher

GAnd it burns, burns, burns

GThe ring of fire, the ring of fire

GAnd it burns, burns, burns

GThe ring of fire, the ring of fire

GThe ring of fire, the ring of fire

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All Chords Used (3)

KeyG major

Tempo~104 BPM

How to play Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash on guitar

Ring of Fire is a great beginner song because it uses a small, familiar chord loop and feels steady right away. You get a strong country groove, and the repeating pattern makes it easy to settle in and sound musical fast.

You only need open shapes here - G, D, and C - so your left hand can stay relaxed while you focus on clean changes. The main thing to watch is the move between G, D, and C without breaking the flow, especially when the progression returns to G after C.

Start by changing between the chords slowly and evenly, then practice the opening G - D - C - G loop until it feels automatic. After that, keep the same motion going through the whole song, and gradually bring it up to tempo once your changes stay smooth.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.

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Tutorials & guides for "Ring of Fire"

D Chord Guitar - How to Play D Major (Finger Positions + Tips)

C Chord Guitar - How to Play C Major (With Diagram)

G Chord Guitar: 3 Ways to Play It (Beginner to Advanced)

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