Paul’s Boutique cover

Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun

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Beastie Boys

Paul’s Boutique (1989)hip hopHigh3:02SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 75 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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71%1 tracks · 820 notes · E minor · 75 BPM· 3:02Recommended
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Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun by Beastie Boys is in E minor (estimated), around 75 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 3:02 (Distortion guitar). 1 version available to play and practice.

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