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Boogie Chillun

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John Lee Hooker

I’m John Lee Hooker (1959)bluesHigh3:18SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B majorestTempo: 142 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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86%2 tracks · 2,107 notes · B major · 142 BPM· 3:18Recommended
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Verse 1
Verse 2
Verse 3
Verse 4
Verse 5
Boogie Chillen
Interlude
Verse 6
Guitar
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —2 tracks · 3:18

About this song

Boogie Chillun by John Lee Hooker is in B major (estimated), around 142 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 3:18 (Acoustic guitar (nylon) and Drums), with 6 verses and an interlude. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
8.29 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.35 notes/sec

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0:001:002:003:18
Verse 10:22Verse 20:39Verse 30:53Verse 41:09Verse 51:30Interlude2:00Verse 62:22

About the key of B major

B major is the 18th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are B, E, and F♯.

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Boogie Chillun appears on the soundtrack of The Blues Brothers, The Blues Brothers: Complete: Music, Dialogue & Performances.