1985
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 3:13
About this song
1985 by Bowling for Soup is in B major (estimated), around 120 BPM. This 10-track arrangement runs 3:13 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 6 versions available to play and practice.
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F♯3 – G♯4 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)
About the key of B major
B major is the 18th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are B, E, and F♯.
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