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Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad

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Derek and the Dominos

Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970)blues rockHigh4:41SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 126 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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80%4 tracks · 10,769 notes · A minor · 126 BPM· 4:41Recommended
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

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Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad by Derek and the Dominos is in A minor (estimated), around 126 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:41 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.69 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
21.33 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.94 notes/sec

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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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