Rockin' the Suburbs
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:56
About this song
Rockin' the Suburbs by Ben Folds is in D minor (estimated), around 95 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:56 (Clavinet, Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Whistle, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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A2 – D5 · 29 semitones (~2.4 octaves)
About the key of D minor
D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.
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