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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:22
About this song
It's So Easy by Buddy Holly is in A major (estimated), around 123 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:22 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Acoustic bass, Voice oohs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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D4 – C♯5 · 11 semitones (~0.9 octaves)
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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It's So Easy appears on the soundtrack of Buddy: Die Buddy-Holly-Story (original Hamburg cast), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Highlights From the Buddy Holly Story.