Carry On
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:09
About this song
Carry On by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young is in D# minor (estimated), around 207 BPM, 12/8 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:09 (Drawbar organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, and Electric bass (pick)), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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C♯3 – C5 · 23 semitones (~1.9 octaves)
About the key of D# minor
D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.
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Carry On appears on the soundtrack of Patch Adams [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack].