The Butcher Boy chords by 
The Clancy Brothers And Tommy Makem 
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The original key of The Butcher Boy by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem is G major.
The primary chords used in The Butcher Boy are C, D, G, Am, Em.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like C, D, G, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of The Butcher Boy is approximately 72 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Butcher Boy 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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