To start learning Don Mclean - The Grave chords, build your understanding on these basic chords - Bm, E, Am, F#, Dm, E, Am, F and Am in sequence. Ease into the song by practicing at 52 BPM before reaching the track's full tempo of 105 BPM. With C Major as the song's key, tweak the capo to cater to your vocal pitch and chord likes.