Eli, the Barrow Boy chords by 
The Decemberists 
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The original key of Eli, the Barrow Boy by The Decemberists is C# minor.
The primary chords used in Eli, the Barrow Boy are C#m, E, B, A.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like C#m, E, B, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Eli, the Barrow Boy is approximately 136 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Eli, the Barrow Boy 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 Eli, the Barrow Boy. 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 The Decemberists.
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