The Only Thing original guitar chords by 
Sufjan Stevens 
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The original key of The Only Thing by Sufjan Stevens is Eb major.
The primary chords used in The Only Thing are Ab, Eb, Fm, Bb, Cm, F.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Eb, Fm, Bb, 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 Thing is approximately 80 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Only Thing 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 Sufjan Stevens.
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