Time in a Bottle
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:07
About this song
Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce is in D major (estimated). This 8-track arrangement runs 2:07 (Rock organ, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Synth strings 1, Synth choir, and Clarinet). 7 versions available to play and practice.
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A3 – C5 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Time in a Bottle appears on the soundtrack of X-Men: Days of Future Past: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.