Lucky Man
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 5:41
About this song
Lucky Man by Emerson, Lake & Palmer is in D major (estimated). This 7-track arrangement runs 5:41 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 1 (square), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 5 versions available to play and practice.
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F♯3 – D5 · 20 semitones (~1.7 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Lucky Man appears on the soundtrack of Moog.