The Hammer Song chords by 
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 
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The original key of The Hammer Song by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds is Eb major.
The primary chords used in The Hammer Song are Gm, F, Fm, Eb, Ab, G5.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, F, Fm, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of The Hammer Song is approximately 100 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Hammer Song 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 Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.
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