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For Ol' Times Sake by Elvis Presley

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For Ol' Times Sake by Elvis Presley runs at 137 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of Bb major. It is built on 6 chords — Bb, Eb, Bbmaj7, Bb7, F7, Cm7. Released in 1973.

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For Ol' Times Sake — Elvis Presley
Tempo 137 or 68 half-time
Key Bb major verified
Time 4/4 signature
Length 3:39 runtime
Released 1973 Rock And Roll
Chords 6 shapes below
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🎚 Tuning: This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.
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What to watch for

At least one shape here is a full barre — one finger pressing all six strings, no open strings to lean on. Fret it unplugged first; if a string buzzes, it's the barre, not the chord. Listen for the 7th in these chords — it's the note doing most of the harmonic pull, and it's the first thing that disappears if you fret only the plain triad underneath it.

Practice at the right tempo

This song sits at 137 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.

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Frequently asked questions

What key is For Ol' Times Sake in?

For Ol' Times Sake is in Bb major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.

What tempo is For Ol' Times Sake?

For Ol' Times Sake runs at 137 BPM (or 68 half-time).

What chords does For Ol' Times Sake use?

For Ol' Times Sake is built on 6 chords: Bb, Eb, Bbmaj7, Bb7, F7, Cm7.

Does For Ol' Times Sake need barre chords?

Yes — at least one shape is a full barre (one finger across all six strings). Everything else on the page is a standard open shape.

What tuning is For Ol' Times Sake in?

This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.