My City Was Gone original guitar chords by 
Pretenders 
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Frequently asked questions
The original key of My City Was Gone by Pretenders is B minor.
The primary chords used in My City Was Gone are Bm, E, D.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Bm, E, D, 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 My City Was Gone is approximately 108 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of My City Was Gone 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 My City Was Gone. 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 Pretenders.
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