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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 5:27
About this song
Desperate People by Living Colour is in E minor (estimated), around 90 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 5:27 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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E3 – E5 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)
About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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