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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 3:53
About this song
Only the Young by Journey is in G major (estimated), around 144 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 3:53 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Synth strings 2, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.
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B3 – C6 · 25 semitones (~2.1 octaves)
About the key of G major
G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.
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Only the Young appears on the soundtrack of Crazy for You, Vision Quest: Original Sound Track of the Warner Bros. Motion Picture.