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Paper Planes by M.I.A. is in D major (estimated), around 90 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 3:01 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 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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Paper Planes appears on the soundtrack of Made, Slumdog Millionaire: Music From the Motion Picture.