American Beauty cover

Playing in the Band

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Grateful Dead

American Beauty (1970)rockHigh2:07SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: D majorestTempo: 80 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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78%2 tracks · 1,649 notes · D major · 80 BPM· 2:07Recommended
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Playing in the Band by Grateful Dead is in D major (estimated), around 80 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 2:07 (Acoustic guitar (nylon) and Acoustic guitar (steel)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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