Rock Around With Ollie Vee
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About this song
Rock Around With Ollie Vee by Buddy Holly is in A major (estimated), around 215 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 1:20 (Overdriven guitar, Acoustic bass, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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A3 – A5 · 24 semitones (~2 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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Rock Around With Ollie Vee appears on the soundtrack of Buddy - Das Musical: Live in Hamburg! (1998 Hamburg cast).