If Heartaches Were Nickels
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 7:49
About this song
If Heartaches Were Nickels by Joe Bonamassa is in G# minor (estimated), around 73 BPM, 3/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 7:49 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, 2 choruses, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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F♯3 – B4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
About the key of G# minor
G# minor is the 16th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G♯m, C♯m, and D♯m.
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