John Brown's Body chords by 
Peter Lafarge 
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The original key of John Brown's Body by Peter LaFarge is D major.
The primary chords used in John Brown's Body are D, Eb, G, A.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Eb, G, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of John Brown's Body is approximately 109 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of John Brown's Body 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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