The First Time Ever chords by 
Bert Jansch 
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The original key of The First Time Ever by Bert Jansch is D major.
The primary chords used in The First Time Ever are D, G, A.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of The First Time Ever is approximately 176 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The First Time Ever 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 Bert Jansch.
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