Only the Good Die Young
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:20
About this song
Only the Good Die Young by Billy Joel is in C major (estimated), around 156 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:20 (Bright acoustic piano, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), Trumpet, Trombone, Tenor sax, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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G3 – G4 · 12 semitones (~1 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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