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Freight Train

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Merle Travis

Country Guitar Giants (1979)countryModerate2:20SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 222 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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71%2 tracks · 1,333 notes · E minor · 222 BPM· 2:20Recommended
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Freight Train by Merle Travis is in E minor (estimated), around 222 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 2:20 (Electric guitar (jazz)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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