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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 2:31
About this song
One Way or Another by Blondie is in D major, around 164 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:31 (Drawbar organ, Accordion, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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One Way or Another appears on the soundtrack of Beverly Hills Ninja.