Whiskey River original guitar chords by 
Willie Nelson 
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The original key of Whiskey River by Willie Nelson is G major.
The primary chords used in Whiskey River are C, G, D, A.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like C, G, D, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.
The tempo of Whiskey River is approximately 76 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Whiskey River 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 Willie Nelson.
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