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About this song
Speed by Billy Idol is in D minor (estimated), around 180 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:48 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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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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Speed appears on the soundtrack of Speed: Original Motion Picture Score.