When The Ship Comes In chords by 
The Chieftains And The Decemberists 
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The original key of When The Ship Comes In by The Chieftains and The Decemberists is G major.
The primary chords used in When The Ship Comes In are G, C, Em, D, Bm, Am.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, Em, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of When The Ship Comes In is approximately 122 beats per minute.
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