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About this song
Running Scared by Roy Orbison is in A major (estimated), around 86 BPM, 4/4 time. This 22-track arrangement runs 2:11 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, String ensemble 2, Choir aahs, Voice oohs, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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Running Scared appears on the soundtrack of Mafia III Soundtrack: Official Soundtrack of New Bordeaux.