49 Tons chords by
Fred Eaglesmith 
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The original key of 49 Tons by Fred Eaglesmith is A major.
The primary chords used in 49 Tons are A, Asus4, Am, G, D, Dsus4.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like A, Asus4, Am, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of 49 Tons is approximately 154 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of 49 Tons using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for 49 Tons. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.
Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Fred Eaglesmith.
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