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I Hung My Head

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Johnny Cash

American IV: The Man Comes Around (2002)countryHigh4:05SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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81%2 tracks · 3,647 notes · C major · 94 BPM· 4:05Recommended
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Lead Vocals
71%1 tracks · 2,591 notes · C major · 99 BPM· 3:02partial
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —2 tracks · 4:05

About this song

I Hung My Head by Johnny Cash is in C major (estimated), 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 4:05 (Acoustic guitar (steel) and Lead 6 (voice)). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
13.46 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.43 notes/sec

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C2C3C4G2A3

G2 – A3 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)

About the key of C major

C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.

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