Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Kings Highway” by Tom Petty.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
The eighth Heartbreakers studio album, produced by Jeff Lynne, it gave the band two of their biggest hits in "Learning to Fly" and the title track, both top-10 singles. It turned out to be the band's last release on MCA Records and the final album with longtime drummer Stan Lynch.
All of Into the Great Wide OpenTom Petty
Tom Petty was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Gainesville, Florida, who fronted Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and was also part of the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. His music drew from roots rock, new wave, and classic American rock and roll, producing a long run of hit singles and albums from the late 1970s through the 1990s. He remained one of the most consistent presences in American rock until his death in October 2017.
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Good to know
What key is "Kings Highway" in?
"Kings Highway" by Tom Petty is in G major.
What is the tempo of "Kings Highway"?
"Kings Highway" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Kings Highway"?
The core progression is G, D, C, D7, Em, and Dsus4, built around the G major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Kings Highway"?
The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, electric piano, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "Kings Highway"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Kings Highway" by Tom Petty into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Kings Highway" piano roll easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Kings Highway" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 136 BPM in G major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Kings Highway" on?
"Kings Highway" appears on Into the Great Wide Open (1991).
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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Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
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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