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People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul by James Brown is in D minor (estimated), around 96 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 9:04 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of D minor
D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.
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