Because chords by 
The Lettermen 
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The original key of Because by The Lettermen is Ab major.
The primary chords used in Because are Ab, Abaug, Db, Eb, Bbm, Cbaug.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Abaug, Db, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Because is approximately 120 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Because using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Because. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.
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 The Lettermen.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Because to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
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