Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Crystal” by Michael Martin Murphey.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Michael Martin Murphey (1982)
Michael Martin Murphey
Michael Martin Murphey is a singer-songwriter from Texas who started out as one of the early figures in progressive country during the 1970s, scoring pop and country hits like 'Wildfire' and 'What's Forever For'. Over time he shifted toward traditional cowboy and Western music, becoming a leading voice in that revival and earning a gold record for Cowboy Songs, the first cowboy album to go gold in decades. He has also recorded bluegrass, and his catalog spans more than fifty years of American roots music.
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Good to know
What key is "Crystal" in?
"Crystal" by Michael Martin Murphey is in E major.
What is the tempo of "Crystal"?
"Crystal" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Crystal"?
The core progression is A, B7, A♭m7, C♯m, C♯m7, and F♯m7, built around the E major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Crystal"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, electric piano, and string.
Can I get "Crystal" acoustic guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Crystal" by Michael Martin Murphey, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Crystal" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?
"Crystal" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 97 BPM in E major with 23 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Crystal" acoustic guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Crystal" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Crystal" on?
"Crystal" appears on Michael Martin Murphey (1982).
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