Forty Years A-Rovin' chords by 
The Irish Rovers 
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The original key of Forty Years A-Rovin' by The Irish Rovers is G major.
The primary chords used in Forty Years A-Rovin' are G, C, D, Em, Am, F.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Forty Years A-Rovin' is approximately 62 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Forty Years A-Rovin' 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 The Irish Rovers.
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