what it might have been chords by 
Chris Smither 
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The original key of what it might have been by Chris Smither is E major.
The primary chords used in what it might have been are B, E, Edim, Am, A, F#.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, Edim, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of what it might have been is approximately 67 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of what it might have been 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 Chris Smither.
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