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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Will the Circle Be Unbroken Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Will the Circle Be Unbroken Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Will the Circle Be Unbroken Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Will the Circle Be Unbroken Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Will the Circle Be Unbroken Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Will the Circle Be Unbroken Chords – Harmonica
A traditional American folk and gospel song often performed as a hymn about loss and faith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and focus on changing between the G, C, and D chords cleanly.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G
C – G
D
G – C – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G
C – G
D
G – C – G
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G
C – G
D
G – C – G
Verse 4
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G
C – G
D
G – C – G
Practice tip: Practice the chord progression G-C-G-D for the verses and G-C-G-D-G-C-G for the chorus until you can play it without looking at your fretting hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Will the Circle Be Unbroken"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Will the Circle Be Unbroken"?
It was written by Ada Habershon, Charles Gabriel, and released in 1907.