Nine Pound Hammer — Chords & Play-Along

Key of G 4/4 Traditional song Traditional · Public domain

Play along

Nine Pound Hammer with the band

Guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo — in the key of G, at whatever tempo you're working up to. No login, right here in your browser.

Chord chart

Verse

Chorus

The same chart you hear in the player above — as arranged in Jam Trainer.

Nine Pound Hammer is a classic work song turned bluegrass standard, a hard-driving favorite at jams everywhere.

In G over G, C, and D, its punchy verse-and-chorus form is a great tune for locking in a strong, steady backup.