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About this song
Vicious by Lou Reed is in D major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:04 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 2 versions 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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Vicious appears on the soundtrack of Radiofreccia.