Ballad of Big Nothing original guitar chords by 
Elliott Smith 
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The original key of Ballad of Big Nothing by Elliott Smith is C major.
The primary chords used in Ballad of Big Nothing are C, Am, Fm, G, D, F.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Am, Fm, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.
The tempo of Ballad of Big Nothing is approximately 112 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Ballad of Big Nothing using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
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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 Elliott Smith.
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