Needle in the Hay
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Needle in the Hay by Elliott Smith is in A minor (estimated), around 114 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 3:11 (Acoustic guitar (steel)), with alternating verses and choruses and a bridge. 2 versions 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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Needle in the Hay appears on the soundtrack of The Royal Tenenbaums: Original Soundtrack.