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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:14
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Old Time Rock and Roll by Bob Seger is in F# major, around 123 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:14 (Honky-tonk piano, Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Tenor sax, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 5 versions available to play and practice.
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B3 – F♯5 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)
About the key of F# major
F# major is the 23rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯, B, and C♯.
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Old Time Rock and Roll appears on the soundtrack of Risky Business.