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Born to Lose

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Black Sabbath

The Eternal Idol (1987)heavy metalHigh2:35SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G# minorestTempo: 155 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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77%3 tracks · 2,859 notes · G# minor · 155 BPM· 2:35Recommended
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Solo
Guitar
Drums
Bass
77%3 tracks · 3,844 notes · G# minor · 155 BPM· 3:24extended
Tony Iommi
Bob Daisley
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —3 tracks · 2:35

About this song

Born to Lose by Black Sabbath is in G# minor (estimated), around 155 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 2:35 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.66 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
8.22 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
5.59 notes/sec

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Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Solo
Outro

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About the key of G# minor

G# minor is the 16th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G♯m, C♯m, and D♯m.

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