Long John chords by 
Sonny Terry 
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The original key of Long John by Sonny Terry is Eb major.
The primary chords used in Long John are Ab, Eb, Dm, Gm, G, Fm.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Eb, Dm, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Long John is approximately 42 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Long John 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 Long John. 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 Sonny Terry.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Long John to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
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