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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:04
About this song
Good Rockin' Tonight by Elvis Presley is in E major (estimated), around 180 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:04 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Acoustic bass, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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B2 – G4 · 20 semitones (~1.7 octaves)
About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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Good Rockin' Tonight appears on the soundtrack of The Movie Soundtracks: 20 Original Albums, The Searcher: The Original Soundtrack.