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About this song
Lions by Dire Straits is in A major (estimated), around 112 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 5:11 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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