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Nervous Breakdown by Black Flag is in B minor (estimated), around 185 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 2:00 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of B minor
B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.
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Nervous Breakdown appears on the soundtrack of American Hardcore: The History of American Punk Rock 1980–1986.