The Sky Is Crying (1984 Version)

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Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Key: B majorestTempo: 93 BPMestTime signature: 6/8

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74%3 tracks · 2,560 notes · B major · 93 BPM· 4:04Recommended
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The Sky Is Crying (1984 Version) by Stevie Ray Vaughan is in B major (estimated), around 93 BPM, 6/8 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 4:04 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.01 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.77 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.72 notes/sec

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