Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
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About this song
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain by Willie Nelson is in E major, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:40 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (muted), Acoustic bass, and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, a bridge, and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain appears on the soundtrack of Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns: The Soundtrack, Honeysuckle Rose, Zombieland.