Question 1

What key is "Sixteen Tons" in?

Accepted Answer

"Sixteen Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford is in the key of B minor.

Question 2

What is the BPM of "Sixteen Tons"?

Accepted Answer

"Sixteen Tons" has a tempo of 143 BPM (upbeat).

Question 3

What chords are in "Sixteen Tons"?

Accepted Answer

The main chords in "Sixteen Tons" are: Bmaj7, Abm7b5, C#m7b5, Em, Bb, F#7, D6.

Question 4

Is "Sixteen Tons" easy to play on guitar?

Accepted Answer

"Sixteen Tons" is a challenge for advanced players — it uses 7 chords including barre or complex shapes: Bmaj7, Abm7b5, C#m7b5, Em, Bb, F#7, D6.

Sixteen Tons

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