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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 2:03
About this song
Hound Dog by Elvis Presley is in C major, around 172 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 2:03 (Acoustic grand piano, Rock organ, Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Alto sax, and Drums). 7 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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Hound Dog appears on the soundtrack of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch: The Soundtrack, Forrest Gump: The Soundtrack, Garfield: The Movie: Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture, Lilo & Stitch, Songs From the Movies, The Searcher: The Original Soundtrack.