Travis Pickin’ cover

Midnight Special

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Merle Travis

Travis Pickin’ (1981)countryHigh3:13SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTempo: 128 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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69%1 tracks · 954 notes · E major · 128 BPM· 3:13Recommended
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Midnight Special by Merle Travis is in E major (estimated), around 128 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 3:13 (Acoustic guitar (steel)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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