Workin For A Livin
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:37
About this song
Workin For A Livin by Huey Lewis and the News is in E minor (estimated), around 158 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:37 (Drawbar organ, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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E3 – A5 · 29 semitones (~2.4 octaves)
About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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Workin For A Livin appears on the soundtrack of Stranger Things 3: Music From the Netflix Original Series.