Blue Suede Shoes
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 1:41
About this song
Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley is in A major (estimated), around 189 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 1:41 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Acoustic bass, Trombone, and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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E4 – G5 · 15 semitones (~1.3 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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Blue Suede Shoes appears on the soundtrack of Elvis on Film, G.I. Blues, La Légende 1960: Films, The Great Performances: Volume 1, Center Stage, The Movie Soundtracks: 20 Original Albums, Viva Elvis.