Downtown Dirt chords by 
Lou Reed 
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The original key of Downtown Dirt by Lou Reed is E major.
The primary chords used in Downtown Dirt are E, Dm, D, C, Gm, A.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like E, Dm, D, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Downtown Dirt is approximately 171 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Downtown Dirt 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 Lou Reed.
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