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It's in the Way That You Use It

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Eric Clapton

August (1986)blues rockModerate4:12SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B minorestTempo: 100 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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80%4 tracks · 4,482 notes · B minor · 100 BPM· 4:12Recommended
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:12

About this song

It's in the Way That You Use It by Eric Clapton is in B minor (estimated), around 100 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:12 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
7.34 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.36 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.54 notes/sec

About the key of B minor

B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.

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It's in the Way That You Use It appears on the soundtrack of The Color of Money: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.