The Dubliners with Luke Kelly cover

Rocky Road to Dublin

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The Dubliners with Luke Kelly (1964)folkHigh0:38SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 198 BPMestTime signature: 9/8

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77%2 tracks · 214 notes · A minor · 198 BPM· 0:38Recommended
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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Winds
World

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —2 tracks · 0:38

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Rocky Road to Dublin by The Dubliners is in A minor (estimated), around 198 BPM, 9/8 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 0:38 (Whistle and Banjo), with an intro and alternating verses and choruses. 1 version available to play and practice.

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0:38
Intro0:00Verse0:07Chorus0:28Verse0:34

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