The Harder They Come original guitar chords by 
Jimmy Cliff 
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The original key of The Harder They Come by Jimmy Cliff is Db major.
The primary chords used in The Harder They Come are Db, Ab, Gb, F, Bbm.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Ab, Gb, F, 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 The Harder They Come is approximately 102 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Harder They Come 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 Jimmy Cliff.
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