Choose a version
Compare every playable arrangement, then open the exact version that has the parts you need.
Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 1:09
About this song
Rave On by Buddy Holly is in G major (estimated), around 162 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 1:09 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
Difficulty by instrument
How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.
Chord progressionsestimated
Roman numerals (transposable to any key) over the actual chords. Play a section, or hover any chord for its piano & guitar shape and a play button.
Vocal range
The span of the lead vocal line — see at a glance whether it sits in your range.
D4 – B5 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of G major
G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.
More from Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly · 5 versions · A major · 127 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsBuddy Holly · 2 versions · A major · 120 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsPurely … Buddy Holly · 2 versions · E major · 96 BPM
BassKeysOtherDrumsTrue Love Ways · 2 versions · E major · 115 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrums3 versions · A major · 123 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsBuddy Holly · 2 versions · E major · 110 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrums
Similar songs
More rock songs with a related key or comparable tempo.
Bon Jovi13 versions · G major · 74 BPM
GuitarBassDrumsEagles9 versions · G major · 139 BPM
GuitarBassDrumsThe Beatles18 versions · G major · 94 BPM
OtherThe Rolling Stones10 versions · G major · 116 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsThe Beatles16 versions · G major · 76 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsThe Beatles13 versions · G major · 134 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrums
Featured in
Rave On appears on the soundtrack of Buddy - Das Musical: Live in Hamburg! (1998 Hamburg cast), Highlights From the Buddy Holly Story, Mafia II, Pleasantville (Music From the Motion Picture).