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Sixteen Tons

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Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town (1987)countryHigh0:45SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 160 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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76%1 tracks · 209 notes · A minor · 160 BPM· 0:45Recommended
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Sixteen Tons by Johnny Cash is in A minor (estimated), around 160 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 0:45 (Electric guitar (clean)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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