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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —2 tracks · 1:58
About this song
Time in a Bottle (one guitar+vocal part) by Jim Croce is in D minor (estimated), around 130 BPM, 3/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 1:58 (Acoustic guitar (nylon) and Lead 6 (voice)), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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A3 – D5 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
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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