Not Fade Away by Rolling Stones
Not Fade Away by Rolling Stones runs at 113 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of E major. It is built on 3 chords — E, A, D. Released in 1964.
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What to watch for
Only 3 chord shapes here — get each one clean on its own before worrying about switching between them at tempo.
Practice at the right tempo
This song sits at 113 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.
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Every shape, every voicing, and the scale that fits over them — on a board you can hear. Then just talk to it: Melody Monkey's personal music teacher controls the fretboard, so ask for a chord, a scale, a progression, or why any of it works, and watch it land under your fingers. Free to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Not Fade Away in?
Not Fade Away is in E major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.
What tempo is Not Fade Away?
Not Fade Away runs at 113 BPM (beats per minute).
What chords does Not Fade Away use?
Not Fade Away is built on 3 chords: E, A, D.
What tuning is Not Fade Away in?
This recording sits about 11 cents sharp of concert pitch (A=442.8Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.