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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 3:29
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A Life of Illusion by Joe Walsh, around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 3:29 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, and Fretless bass), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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A Life of Illusion appears on the soundtrack of Grown Ups: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.