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Sitting on Top of the World

Doc Watson (1964)appalachian folkHigh2:57Spotify YouTube Apple Music

Key: D# majorestTempo: 165 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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71%1 tracks · 996 notes · D# major · 165 BPM· 2:57Recommended

Intro

Verse 1

Verse 2

1st Solo

2nd Solo

Guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —1 track · 2:57

About this song

Sitting on Top of the World by Doc Watson is in D# major (estimated), around 165 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 2:57 (Acoustic guitar (steel)), with an intro, 2 verses, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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0:001:002:002:57

Intro0:00 Verse 10:25 Verse 20:49 Solo1:13 Solo2:32

About the key of D# major

D# major is the 20th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯, G♯, and A♯.

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