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About this song
Desire by Kurt Cobain is in C# major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 2:11 (Acoustic guitar (steel)). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of C# major
C# major is the 22nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯, F♯, and G♯.
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Desire appears on the soundtrack of Montage of Heck: The Home Recordings.