A Mess of Blues
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About this song
A Mess of Blues by Elvis Presley is in C major (estimated), around 115 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:35 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of C major
C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.
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A Mess of Blues appears on the soundtrack of The Searcher: The Original Soundtrack.