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When It's Time For The Whippoorwill chords by
The Louvin Brothers
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
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Oh, stars and the
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silver moon is shining
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A

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All around is the sweetness of the spring
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But I'm sad and in loneliness I'm pining
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A

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For the one I know I'll never see again
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How I long for the day when I shall meet her
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If it be where the angels sweetly sing
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She is mine and the thought
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D

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of her grows sweeter
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A

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When it's time for the wicker
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A

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D

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wheels to sing
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When I left with the thought
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I'd be returning
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A

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Soon to her with the wealth and joy I'd bring
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I return but too late and
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now I'm yearning
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She has gone and in loneliness I sing
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How I long for the day when I shall meet her
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If it be where the angels sweetly sing
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She is mine and the thought
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D

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of her grows sweeter

When it's time for the
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whippoorwills to sing
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I remember the night she
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D

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made the promise

And these words said to me
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A

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great joy did bring
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I'll be true and you know
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you'll find me waiting

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whippoorwills to sing
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How I long for the day when I shall meet her
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If it be where the angels sweetly sing
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She is mine and the thought
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of her grows sweeter

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whippoorwills to sing you

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of When It's Time For The Whippoorwill by The Louvin Brothers is D major.

The primary chords used in When It's Time For The Whippoorwill are G, D, A.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of When It's Time For The Whippoorwill is approximately 98 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of When It's Time For The Whippoorwill 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 When It's Time For The Whippoorwill. 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 The Louvin Brothers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add When It's Time For The Whippoorwill to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for When It's Time For The Whippoorwill by The Louvin Brothers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.