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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 3:28
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Lights by Ellie Goulding is in C# minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 3:28 (Electric piano 1, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), Synth bass 1, Synth strings 1, Synth brass 1, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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F♯3 – D♯5 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of C# minor
C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.
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Lights appears on the soundtrack of Salve Jorge Internacional, Spring Breakers: Music From the Motion Picture.