Johnny Cash - Sam Hall: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Sam Hall" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

G
Well, my name it is Sam Hall, Sam Hall.
G                                       D
Yes, my name it is Sam Hall, it is Sam Hall.
    G                         C
My name it is Sam Hall an' I hate you, one and all.
       G                D
An' I hate you, one and all,
           G
"Damn your eyes!"

I killed a man, they said, so they said
I killed a man, they said, so they said
I killed a man, they said and I smashed in his head
And I left him laying dead
Damn his eyes!

But swinging, I must go, I must go
A swinging, I must go, I must go
A swinging, I must go while you critters down below
Yell up, "Sam, I told you so!"
Damn your eyes!

I saw Molly in the crowd, in the crowd
I saw Molly in the crowd, in the crowd
I saw Molly in the crowd and I hollered, right out loud
Hey there Molly, aren't you proud
Damn your eyes!

Then the Sheriff, he came too, he came too
Ah, yeah, the Sheriff, he came too, he came too
The Sheriff, he come too and he said, "Sam, how are you?"
And I said, "Well, Sheriff, how are *you*?
Damn your eyes!"

My name is Samuel, Samuel
My name is Samuel, Samuel
My name is Samuel, and I'll see you all in hell!
And I'll see you all in hell!
Damn your eyes!

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

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Guitar chord A

C

Guitar chord C

D

Guitar chord D

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Sam Hall" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Sam Hall" by Johnny Cash.

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