Genesis (In The Beginning) chords by 
Don Mclean 
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The original key of Genesis (In The Beginning) by Don McLean is A minor.
The primary chords used in Genesis (In The Beginning) are D, Eb, Bb, Gm, G, Em.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Eb, Bb, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Genesis (In The Beginning) is approximately 136 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Genesis (In The Beginning) 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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