Preview of the interactive piano roll for “The Cold Hard Facts Of Life” by Porter Wagoner.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
The Cold Hard Facts of Life (1967)
Released on RCA Victor, this album peaked at number four on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and spent 28 weeks there. The title track, a song about jealousy and betrayal, reached number two on the country singles chart.
All of The Cold Hard Facts of LifePorter Wagoner
Porter Wagoner (1927-2007) was a country singer from West Plains, Missouri who spent decades as one of the Grand Ole Opry's most recognizable figures. He charted 81 singles between 1954 and 1983 on RCA Records, and hosted a long-running television variety show that introduced Dolly Parton to a national audience. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Good to know
What key is "The Cold Hard Facts Of Life" in?
"The Cold Hard Facts Of Life" by Porter Wagoner is in C major.
What is the tempo of "The Cold Hard Facts Of Life"?
"The Cold Hard Facts Of Life" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "The Cold Hard Facts Of Life"?
The core progression is N, C, G7, C7, and F, built around the C major tonal center.
What instruments play on "The Cold Hard Facts Of Life"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, steel guitar, piano, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "The Cold Hard Facts Of Life"?
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Is "The Cold Hard Facts Of Life" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "The Cold Hard Facts Of Life" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 130 BPM in C major, it is friendly to pick up.
What album is "The Cold Hard Facts Of Life" on?
"The Cold Hard Facts Of Life" appears on The Cold Hard Facts of Life (1967).
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