Why Does It Go On? chords by
Rod Stewart 
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The original key of Why Does It Go On? by Rod Stewart is F major.
The primary chords used in Why Does It Go On? are Bb, C, F, G, Am, Dm.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, C, F, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Why Does It Go On? is approximately 140 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Why Does It Go On? 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 Rod Stewart.
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