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Born Under A Bad Sign

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Albert King

Born Under a Bad Sign (1967)bluesTop 5%2:39SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C# minorestTempo: 95 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%4 tracks · 2,673 notes · C# minor · 95 BPM· 2:39Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

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Born Under A Bad Sign by Albert King is in C# minor (estimated), around 95 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:39 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
7.33 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.04 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.38 notes/sec

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About the key of C# minor

C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.

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