The First Whippoorwill chords by 
Bill Monroe 
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The original key of The First Whippoorwill by Bill Monroe is Ab major.
The primary chords used in The First Whippoorwill are Ab, Eb, Db.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Eb, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of The First Whippoorwill is approximately 103 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The First Whippoorwill 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 Bill Monroe.
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