Riders in the Sky

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Dick Dale

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Key: A minorestTempo: 178 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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81%2 tracks · 903 notes · A minor · 178 BPM· 2:10Recommended
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Riders in the Sky by Dick Dale is in A minor (estimated), around 178 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 2:10 (Overdriven guitar and Trumpet). 1 version available to play and practice.

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