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Will the Circle Be Unbroken

beginner

Carter Family · Key of G · 4/4 time

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Key

G

Tempo

110 BPM

Speed

Medium

Tuning

Standard

About This Tune

A timeless gospel hymn and jam session staple. Uses the three most common chords in bluegrass (G, C, D) and teaches solid rhythm fundamentals.

History & Background

Written by Ada R. Habershon in 1907 and adapted by A.P. Carter in 1935, this hymn became a cornerstone of country and bluegrass music. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's 1972 album of the same name — featuring Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs, and other legends — cemented it as a symbol of the genre's living tradition.

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Difficulty
beginner
Key
G
Tempo
Medium (110 BPM)
Time Signature
4/4
Tuning
Standard