Let's start jamming Nat King Cole, Stubby Kaye - (Remastered 1993) The Ballad Of Cat Ballou chords, practice the chord sequence G, C, G, C and F. Begin your practice at a relaxed 60 BPM, then work your way up to the song's BPM of 120. Considering the song's key of C Major, position your capo to suit your vocal and chord preferences.