He Ain't Heavy

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The Hollies

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Key: G majorestTempo: 80 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%10 tracks · 4,945 notes · G major · 76 BPM· 4:39Recommended
Practice Play
Bright acoustic piano
Electric bass (pick)
String Ensemble 2 1
French horn
String Ensemble 1 1
String ensemble 2 2
String ensemble 1 2
Fretless bass
Harmonica
Standard drum kit
90%6 tracks · 3,276 notes · G major · 80 BPM· 3:55partial
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Piano
Strings 1
Organ
Strings 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 4:39

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Piano · measures 2–15

About this song

He Ain't Heavy by The Hollies is in G major (estimated), around 80 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 4:39 (Bright acoustic piano, Harmonica, Electric bass (pick), Fretless bass, String ensemble 1, String ensemble 2, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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PianoAdvanced
6.92 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.92 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.98 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.29 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
0.1 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.7 notes/sec

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