You Don't Mess Around

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Jim Croce

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Key: E majorestTempo: 162 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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78%5 tracks · 2,329 notes · E major · 162 BPM· 3:02Recommended
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You Don't Mess Around by Jim Croce is in E major (estimated), around 162 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:02 (Acoustic guitar (steel) and Electric bass (finger)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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3.58 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
3.88 notes/sec

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