Johnny Reb chords by 
Johnny Horton 
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The original key of Johnny Reb by Johnny Horton is E major.
The primary chords used in Johnny Reb are E, A, B.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.
The tempo of Johnny Reb is approximately 117 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Johnny Reb 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 Johnny Horton.
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