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Freight Train

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Elizabeth Cotten

Folksongs and Instrumentals With Guitar (1958)acoustic bluesHigh2:55SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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77%1 tracks · 492 notes · C major · 100 BPM· 2:55v2Recommended
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77%1 tracks · 294 notes · G major · 200 BPM· 0:50partial
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63%1 tracks · 96 notes · C major · 140 BPM· 0:29partial
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —1 track · 2:55

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Freight Train by Elizabeth Cotten is in C major (estimated), 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 2:55 (Acoustic guitar (steel)). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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