The Only Living Boy In New York original guitar chords by 
Simon & Garfunkel 
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The original key of The Only Living Boy In New York by Simon & Garfunkel is B major.
The primary chords used in The Only Living Boy In New York are B, E, G#m, C#m, F#, G#.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, G#m, C#m, 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 Only Living Boy In New York is approximately 78 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Only Living Boy In New York 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 Simon & Garfunkel.
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