Big River
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About this song
Big River by Johnny Cash is in F major (estimated), around 192 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 2:21 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), and Acoustic bass). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of F major
F major is the 15th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F, A♯, and C.
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