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About this song
Heartbeat by Buddy Holly is in A major (estimated), around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:12 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (muted), Acoustic bass, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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Heartbeat appears on the soundtrack of Highlights From the Buddy Holly Story, Med Hjartet På Rette Staden (Musikk Fra Tv-serien), The Best of Heartbeat: Music From the Yorkshire TV Series and More.