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About this song
Frankie by Mississippi John Hurt is in G major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 0:27 (Acoustic guitar (nylon)). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of G major
G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.
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Frankie appears on the soundtrack of American Epic: The Soundtrack.