Ring of Fire — Chords

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Key G majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse

G›C›G

Chorus

D›C›G

Marching I–IV–V country; the famous mariachi line sits over G–C–D.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Ring of Fire — FAQ

What key is Ring of Fire in?

Ring of Fire is in G major.

What chords does Ring of Fire use?

The main progression uses G, C, D. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Ring of Fire guitar tone?

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