Sixteen Tons chords by 
Pete SeegerWoody Guthrie 
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The original key of Sixteen Tons by Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie is Bb minor.
The primary chords used in Sixteen Tons are Bbm, Ebm, Fm, Cdim, Db.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Bbm, Ebm, Fm, Cdim, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Sixteen Tons is approximately 182 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Sixteen Tons 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 Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie.
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