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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 1:26
About this song
Peggy Sue Got Married by Buddy Holly is in A major (estimated), around 157 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 1:26 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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C♯4 – G♯5 · 19 semitones (~1.6 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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Peggy Sue Got Married appears on the soundtrack of Buddy: Die Buddy-Holly-Story (original Hamburg cast), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.