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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 10:17
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Sultans Of Swing_ Alchemy by Dire Straits, around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 10:17 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums), with an intro, 6 verses, and a solo. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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