cruel summer chords by 
Karen Elson 
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The original key of cruel summer by Karen Elson is D major.
The primary chords used in cruel summer are D, G, C, A, Em.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, C, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of cruel summer is approximately 59 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of cruel summer 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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