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Rockin' in the Free World by Neil Young is in E minor (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:50 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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