Detroit City chords by 
Drivin' N' Cryin' 
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The original key of Detroit City by Drivin' N' Cryin' is A major.
The primary chords used in Detroit City are A5, Dm, A, Am, G, D.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like A5, Dm, A, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Detroit City is approximately 130 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Detroit City 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 Drivin' N' Cryin'.
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