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About this song
The Boss by James Brown is in F minor (estimated), around 98 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:11 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of F minor
F minor is the 17th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Fm, A♯m, and Cm.
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The Boss appears on the soundtrack of Be Cool, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.