Don't Dream It's Over
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:11
About this song
Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House is in D# major (estimated), around 81 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:11 (Drawbar organ, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), Pad 2 (warm), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – A♯4 · 20 semitones (~1.7 octaves)
About the key of D# major
D# major is the 20th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯, G♯, and A♯.
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Don't Dream It's Over appears on the soundtrack of Rock'n Roll.