Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Age 21” by David Allan Coe.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Penitentiary Blues (1969)
Coe's debut record, released on SSS International, draws heavily on blues rather than country, with lyrics rooted in prison life and the tension between confinement and freedom. It is a stripped-down set built around guitar, bass, drums, and harmonica.
All of Penitentiary BluesDavid Allan Coe
David Allan Coe (1939-2026) was an American singer-songwriter from Ohio who spent much of his early life in reform schools and prisons before turning to music. He started out playing blues, busking in Nashville, and later became a central figure in the outlaw country movement of the 1970s. His songs range from hard-living blues to country storytelling, and he also wrote hits recorded by other artists, including Tanya Tucker.
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Good to know
What key is "Age 21" in?
"Age 21" by David Allan Coe is in E major.
What is the tempo of "Age 21"?
"Age 21" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Age 21"?
The core progression is E, A, B7, and A7, built around the E major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Age 21"?
The recording features electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, harmonica, and vocals.
Can I get "Age 21" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Age 21" by David Allan Coe, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Age 21" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"Age 21" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 136 BPM in E major with 4 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Age 21" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Age 21" 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 "Age 21" on?
"Age 21" appears on Penitentiary Blues (1969).
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