The usual chords by 
John Hiatt 
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The original key of The usual by John hiatt is D minor.
The primary chords used in The usual are D5, Dm, D, C, Bb, C5.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like D5, Dm, D, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of The usual is approximately 167 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The usual 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 John hiatt.
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