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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 4:37
About this song
Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners is in A minor (estimated), around 110 BPM, 6/8 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 4:37 (Bright acoustic piano, Honky-tonk piano, Tango accordion, Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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G3 – D5 · 19 semitones (~1.6 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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Come On Eileen appears on the soundtrack of High Fidelity (Original Soundtrack), Stickmen, Take Me Home Tonight.