A Common Disaster
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:39
About this song
A Common Disaster by Cowboy Junkies is in C minor (estimated), around 127 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:39 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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C3 – F4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
About the key of C minor
C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.
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