Needle In The Hay original guitar chords by 
Elliott Smith 
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Frequently asked questions
The original key of Needle In The Hay by Elliott Smith is A minor.
The primary chords used in Needle In The Hay are F, C, E, Am, G.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like F, C, E, Am, 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 Needle In The Hay is approximately 114 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Needle In The Hay 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 Elliott Smith.
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