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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 5:46
About this song
Stay by David Bowie is in A minor (estimated), around 114 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 5:46 (Electric grand piano, Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), FX 1 (rain), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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E2 – D3 · 10 semitones (~0.8 octaves)
About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
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Stay appears on the soundtrack of Christiane F.: Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo.