Black Flies original guitar chords by 
Ben Howard 
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Frequently asked questions
The original key of Black Flies by Ben Howard is C minor.
The primary chords used in Black Flies are Ab, Cm, Bb.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Cm, Bb, 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 Black Flies is approximately 66 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Black Flies 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 Black Flies. 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 Ben Howard.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Black Flies to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
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