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These Boots

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Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! (1985)thrash metalTop 5%4:00SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 166 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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98%7 tracks · 8,306 notes · E minor · 160 BPM· 4:00Recommended
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Guitar I
Guitar II
Lead Guitar I
Lead Guitar II
Vocal
Bass
Drumkit
93%5 tracks · 5,543 notes · D minor · 166 BPM· 2:43partialremastered
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
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93%5 tracks · 5,811 notes · E minor · 166 BPM· 2:47partial
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
FX
90%4 tracks · 3,211 notes · E minor · 166 BPM· 3:30Original Version
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
FX
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:00

About this song

These Boots by Megadeth is in E minor (estimated), around 166 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:00 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Oboe, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
7.44 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
10.05 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
7.06 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.88 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5E3B4

E3 – B4 · 19 semitones (~1.6 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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