Steel Rail Blues chords by 
Gordon Lightfoot 
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The original key of Steel Rail Blues by Gordon Lightfoot is Db major.
The primary chords used in Steel Rail Blues are Db, Gb, Bbm, Ab, Fm, Db7.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Gb, Bbm, Ab, 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 Steel Rail Blues is approximately 88 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Steel Rail Blues 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 Gordon Lightfoot.
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