Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Ballad Of Ira Hayes” by Johnny Cash.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Classic Cash: Hall of Fame Series (1988)
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash was a singer and songwriter from Kingsland, Arkansas, who worked primarily in country music but pulled from rockabilly, gospel, folk, and rock throughout his career. He recorded for Sun Records in the 1950s before a long run on Columbia, and later found a second wave of recognition through his American Recordings series with producer Rick Rubin in the 1990s and 2000s. His deep baritone voice and plainspoken songwriting gave him a style that stayed recognizable across five decades of recording.
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Good to know
What key is "Ballad Of Ira Hayes" in?
"Ballad Of Ira Hayes" by Johnny Cash is in A major.
What is the tempo of "Ballad Of Ira Hayes"?
"Ballad Of Ira Hayes" plays at around 91 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "Ballad Of Ira Hayes"?
The core progression is A, D, E7, D7, Am, and Dm, built around the A major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Ballad Of Ira Hayes"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, harmonica, and vocals.
Can I get "Ballad Of Ira Hayes" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Ballad Of Ira Hayes" by Johnny Cash, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Ballad Of Ira Hayes" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"Ballad Of Ira Hayes" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 91 BPM in A major with 7 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Ballad Of Ira Hayes" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Ballad Of Ira Hayes" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Ballad Of Ira Hayes" on?
"Ballad Of Ira Hayes" appears on Classic Cash: Hall of Fame Series (1988).
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