Why Not Give It a Try chords by 
Gordon Lightfoot 
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The original key of Why Not Give It a Try by Gordon Lightfoot is F major.
The primary chords used in Why Not Give It a Try are F, Csus4, Fsus4, Bb, Cm, C.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Csus4, Fsus4, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Why Not Give It a Try is approximately 158 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Why Not Give It a Try 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 Gordon Lightfoot.
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