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The Wire by HAIM is in D major (estimated), around 112 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:09 (Electric guitar (jazz), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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The Wire appears on the soundtrack of Insecure Music (Complete Season 03).