Oily Water
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:47
About this song
Oily Water by Blur is in E major (estimated), around 108 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:47 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Guitar harmonics, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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E3 – D♯4 · 11 semitones (~0.9 octaves)
About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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