The Black Balloon cover

The Pelican

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John Renbourn

The Black Balloon (1979)folkHigh1:41SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 116 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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69%1 tracks · 433 notes · D major · 116 BPM· 1:41Recommended
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69%1 tracks · 432 notes · D major · 116 BPM· 1:40
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The Pelican by John Renbourn is in D major (estimated), around 116 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 1:41 (Acoustic guitar (nylon)). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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