Amarillo by Morning
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About this song
Amarillo by Morning by George Strait is in D major, around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:25 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Acoustic bass, and Cello). 5 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Amarillo by Morning appears on the soundtrack of Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns: The Soundtrack.