Jailhouse Rock
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About this song
Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley is in D# major, around 167 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:30 (Honky-tonk piano, Harmonica, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (muted), Acoustic bass, and Drums). 5 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D# major
D# major is the 20th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯, G♯, and A♯.
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Jailhouse Rock appears on the soundtrack of Bambolê, Elvis on Film, Jailhouse Rock / Love Me Tender, La Légende 1957: Films, The Great Performances: Volume 1, Center Stage, The Movie Soundtracks: 20 Original Albums.