Badlands
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:56
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Badlands by Bruce Springsteen is in E major (estimated), around 124 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:56 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Alto sax, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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E4 – F♯5 · 14 semitones (~1.2 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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Badlands appears on the soundtrack of Blinded by the Light: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.