Classic Cash: Hall of Fame Series cover

Ring of Fire

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Johnny Cash

Classic Cash: Hall of Fame Series (1988)countryTop 5%2:51SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorTuning: StandardTempo: varies

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100%8 tracks · 5,553 notes · G major · 107 BPM· 2:51Recommended
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Acoustic guitar (steel)
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trumpet 4
Flute
Electric bass (finger)
Standard drum kit
90%7 tracks · 8,291 notes · G major · 212 BPM· 2:431987 Version
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Chorus
Outro
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Brass 1
Brass 2
Drums
88%11 tracks · 4,526 notes · G major · 228 BPM· 1:28partial
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Tenor sax
Electric bass (finger)
Synth strings 1
String ensemble 1
Brass section
Electric guitar (muted)
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Bright acoustic piano
Standard drum kit
Acoustic guitar (steel)
81%3 tracks · 3,867 notes · G major · 104 BPM· 2:36
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Guitar
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:51

About this song

Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash is in G major. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:51 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), Trumpet, Flute, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.02 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
20.37 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.98 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.21 notes/sec

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