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About this song
Uncontrollable Urge by DEVO is in A minor (estimated), around 175 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 3:32 (Electric guitar (muted), Overdriven guitar, and Electric bass (finger)). 1 version 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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Uncontrollable Urge appears on the soundtrack of Energy Dome Frequencies: Songs From the DEVO Documentary, Tony Hawk: Shred.