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About this song
Boys Keep Swinging by David Bowie is in D major (estimated), around 123 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 3:15 (Electric bass (finger) and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Boys Keep Swinging appears on the soundtrack of Christiane F.: Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo.