Buckets of Rain
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Buckets of Rain by Bob Dylan is in E major (estimated), around 174 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 2:14 (Acoustic guitar (steel)), with an intro and an interlude. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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Buckets of Rain appears on the soundtrack of Wonder Boys (Music from the Motion Picture).