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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "China Doll" by Slim Whitman, in E major at about 107 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "China Doll" by Slim Whitman

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “China Doll” by Slim Whitman.

China Doll by Slim Whitman
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · folk · traditional country
Moodmelancholic · nostalgic
Signatureheartbroken country ballad
E major
Key
107
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B
E
A
F♯7
B7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
gentle, fingerpicked accompaniment
steel guitar
wailing, mournful melodic lines
bass guitar
simple, supportive low end
drums
light, brushed percussion providing a soft pulse
Album & artist
ALBUM

Favorites (1956)

Released on Imperial Records, this 12-track collection drew on the material that had made Whitman a popular live and radio performer in the early part of his career. It captures his warm baritone and falsetto style across the country and sentimental songs his audiences expected from him at the time.

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Artist

Slim Whitman

Slim Whitman (1923 to 2013) was a country singer and guitarist from Tampa, Florida, whose voice was distinguished by a wide-ranging falsetto and a gift for yodeling. Over a career spanning more than seven decades, he recorded upward of 100 albums covering country, gospel, Broadway standards, and popular love songs, with reported sales of around 70 million records. He built a loyal following on both sides of the Atlantic, particularly in the United Kingdom, where he charted consistently during the 1950s and beyond.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "China Doll" in?

"China Doll" by Slim Whitman is in E major.

What is the tempo of "China Doll"?

"China Doll" plays at around 107 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "China Doll"?

The core progression is B, E, A, F♯7, and B7, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "China Doll"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, steel guitar, bass guitar, and drums.

Can I get "China Doll" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "China Doll" by Slim Whitman, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "China Doll" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"China Doll" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 107 BPM in E major with 5 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "China Doll" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "China Doll" 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 "China Doll" on?

"China Doll" appears on Favorites (1956).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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