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About this song
Eighties by Killing Joke is in D major (estimated), around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 2:03 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.
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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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Eighties appears on the soundtrack of 23 – Nichts ist so wie es scheint.