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About this song
The Prettiest Star by David Bowie is in A minor (estimated), around 110 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:14 (Vibraphone, Church organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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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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The Prettiest Star appears on the soundtrack of Kinky Boots.