Ballad of a Thin Man
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —3 tracks · 2:15
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Ballad of a Thin Man by Bob Dylan is in B minor (estimated), around 80 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 2:15 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), and Electric bass (finger)), with an intro, a bridge, and an outro. 1 version 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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Ballad of a Thin Man appears on the soundtrack of Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (Original Soundtrack).