Shadows on the bayou chords by 
Johnny Horton 
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The original key of Shadows on the bayou by Johnny horton is Eb major.
The primary chords used in Shadows on the bayou are D, Eb, Ab, Fm, Bb, Gm.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Eb, Ab, Fm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Shadows on the bayou is approximately 57 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Shadows on the bayou 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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