The Deserter chords by 
Fairport Convention 
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The original key of The Deserter by Fairport Convention is D major.
The primary chords used in The Deserter are D, C, G, Am, Asus4, A.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like D, C, G, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of The Deserter is approximately 90 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Deserter 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 The Deserter. 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 Fairport Convention.
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