Takin' Care of Business
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 4:55
About this song
Takin' Care of Business by Bachman–Turner Overdrive is in C major, around 126 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 4:55 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 5 versions available to play and practice.
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A3 – G5 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of C major
C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.
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Takin' Care of Business appears on the soundtrack of Harley Davidson: The American Motorcycle, Major League Back to the Minors, The Spirit of '76.