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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 5:49
About this song
Live Wire by AC/DC is in B minor (estimated), around 132 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 5:49 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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A3 – D5 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
About the key of B minor
B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.
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Live Wire appears on the soundtrack of Let There Be Rock: The Movie, Live in Paris.